TOPIC: Multi-language DT Register in J2.5

Hello, before I start using DT Register in J2.5: is it as I suspect - that multi-language registration does not work fully as long as there is no JoomFish för J2.5? I have not had the time to look inte Joomla 2.5 but guess DT Registers language files are still modifiable but all dynamic data (field namnes, messages, e-mails, event names&descriptions etcetera) are now showable in only one language?

Regards Ben

Hi Ben
I have the same issue, but unfortunately I did already implement DT Register on a large multi-language client site. I did a lot of testing, and found the following (which may be a show-stopper for anybody trying to implement DT Register on a multi-language site*):

- DT Register will

NOT work on a multilanguage setup of J2.5.x.
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- DT Register will

NOT detect the language setting of J2.5.x in a multilanguage setup
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- All URLs generated by DT Register (extension, plugin, module) will

NOT contain the correct language code (lang=fr or lang=de)
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This is sad, and I don't know if there is a solution to this as other extensions do handle multi-language very nicely (although they are not designed to do so). I believe the root-cause of this behaviour of DT Register is, that it doesn't seem to make extensive use of the new J2.5 API calls).
I have already issued a support ticket, but didn't get any reply so far... I let you know if something changes for that matter.

Regards
Bernhard

* multilanguage setup according to the new J2.5 capabilities to manage multilanguage articles, menus, modules, plugins based on their respective language-tag (there is no more joomFish needed for J2.5!)

DT Register now supports Falang integration, the 2.5 fork of Joom!Fish. The current 2.8.2 package includes the Falang content element files to install.

It's a mystery to me, why you are using a Fork of something that is virtually obsolete in >J2.5?

The core capabilities of J2.5 do no longer require JoomFish or any other extension in order to set up a mulitlanguage site. Can you elaborate a bit on why you did follow this unusual step?

daszeichen -

First, let me note as I should've earlier, your previous comments that DT Register links will not include the language tags was false. Even prior to us adding Falang, that has always worked. Also, DT Register in 2.5 has always responded accordingly to whatever language is set in Joomla. Based on the set language, the appropriate language files would be used.

Second, using Falang is NOT using something that is obsolete. That is your opinion, which is fine. It is an OPTION because the core multi-language feature does NOT work completely for everyone and many don't like it anyway as it involves so much duplication work with multiple copies of the same menu items... same articles, etc. Using Falang, you don't have to do all of that. Many people prefer Falang or Joomfish type setups. Not everyone does. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but that's what it is... opinion We added Falang support because MANY MANY people have asked for it specifically.

The core multi-language system is intended for content articles, menu items, etc. It is not intended for full language control of other components. DT Reg will respond to your core language setups for the menu items and such... and will pull in appropriate language files for all general text... but what about the other database-driven elements such as field names, category names, location details, event descriptions, email messages, etc? To make all of those controlled by the core language system, it would complicate the management of DT Register elements beyond what is needed.

A Falang solution makes more sense in our opinion for DT Register. If you're just running a simple content-driven site, then use the core language functions on their own. If you go much beyond that, our recommendation would be to move beyond that. Thanks for your input!

Hi dthadmin,

Can you elaborate a little more on how to set up the Multi-language DT Register in J2.5? I have installed DT Register 2.8.2 and FaLang, but I don't see the DT Register translations as an option in the Content elements drop-down.

Also, we have migrated from DT Register on our J1.5 site. Is there any way to migrate our DT Register Joomfish field translations into FaLang on our J2.5 site? Or do we need to copy the DT Register translations manually from Joomfish into FaLang?

Thanks,
Renee