This module allows you to translate your shop into multiple languages. Visitor can select language he wants to view your shop contents in.

Module Configuration

Module can be enabled and disabled in System > Configuration.

Additional Languages select all additional languages you want to translate your shop into. Language you selected as Store Language in core settings is available by default.

Show Language Switcher this is selected by default. You can disable this to hide language switcher. Your shop will be still available in multiple languages by navigating to proper url like "/pl/product/something". It is recommended to leave this on.

Google Translation Api Key - this is optional. You can generate API Ket at cloud.google.com/translate. If you insert this key "auto translate" feature will be available in CMS > Translations.

Remember to rebuild your application after each configuration change.

Module Usage

Module adds CMS > Translations section to admin. This section show all text that require a translation. It also shows current progress in translations. You can use auto translation feature here.

The Fuzzy column indicates that text needs translation work. It is checked when text was added or changed. Texts are ordered by this column.

Notes

Texts in shop application (like "Add to Cart") is automaticially translated. You need to work with CMS > Translations to translate your shop data like product names etc.

Editing translation automaticially clears item cache so you should be able to view your changes on store front as you go.

In translations view you see columns with languages you selected in module configuration. When you disable a language this column will disappear but we save all translated data in case you would like to enable this language again.

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