Translating Static Strings

The easiest way to translate the plugin is by using the Loco Translate plugin.

Install Loco Translate

Loco Translate is a free plugin that can be installed from WordPress's default repository.

1. In the WordPress dashboard go to Plugins>Add New Plugin:

1. On the opened page, search for Loco Translate, then install and activate it.

Change The Website and WordPress Language

When you change the website and/or WordPress language, the Motors interface (plugin's static strings) will also change, as long as it has been translated into your chosen language.

Change the site Language

1. Open the general settings from the WordPress dashboard: Settings >General

1. Find the Site Language setting and select the language according to your needs:

1. Save the changes:

Change the WordPress (including plugins) Language

1. Go to Edit Profile on the upper-right corner:

Alternatively, you can also follow WordPress Dashboard > Users > Profile:

1. Find the Language setting then choose the one according to your needs:

1. Update the profile settings:

Creating the Translation File

1. Open the plugins page in Loco Translate by following Loco Translate > Plugins then choose Motors - Car Dealer, CLassfieds & Listings:

1. In the opened page click on New Language:

1. Choose the language and select the last option (languages/plugin/...) as the location:

After clicking the Start Translation button, you will be directed to the Loco Translate editor where you can start translating the plugin strings.

Translation Process

The translation process is straightforward. Just write the translation to the designated area and save the changes:

For instance:

Example

Let's change the text inside the 'TRADE IN FORM' button. We will change it to 'TRADE IN (LOCO)' just for testing.

1. Search for 'Trade in form' and write 'Trade in (LOCO)' to the translation and save the changes:

Here is the result:

Update Translation File

Stylemixthemes cares about its clients, so we continuously add new and colorful features to our plugins to improve them. That's why it's important to keep your plugins up to date. During updates, new strings will be added or removed. After updating the plugin, you also need to synchronize it in the Loco Translate plugin.

1. Follow WP Dashboard -> Loco Translate -> Plugins -> Motors - Car Dealer, Classifieds & Dealership and click on the Edit Template button:

1. Click on the Sync button to start synchronization:

1. You can see what kind of changes were made. Click on the Save button: