Suggestion: ImageLanguage fieldtype

[jacknails]

Currently I have a multi-language site. If I want to have an image with a different alt tag for each language I need to use a repeater.

I think it would be sweet to have a fieldtype of ImageLanguage that would allow an image to have a separate Description field for each langugae.

I think this could make PW more multi-language friendly.

[ryan]

This is planned, just haven't yet found the time to implement it. 

[ralberts]

Sorry about highjacking this topic, but the subject seems fit. Wouldn't it be nice if the image itself had a multilanguage option too? After all: images might as well contain text. A banner image would be an obvious example. I currently see no easy way to differentiate between languages in order to display the correct image.

[Martijn Geerts]

Welcome to PW ralberts.

This is possible by default with:

 Language alternate fields

[ralberts]

Looks great, I'll give that a go.

Thanks Martijn!

[Gi∂vanni]

Needed that badly, perfect timing!

I didn't know about language alternate fields. That's a good enough solution for now.

[Arklogic]

This is planned, just haven't yet found the time to implement it.

Dear Ryan,

please let me know how to solve this problem. Can I extend and display these Image Descriptions based on the current language?

[bbeer]

Hi Ryan

have you got any idea when we can expect Multi Langauge Image and File Fields? Right now we are working on a really huge multi lingual site, with a lot of data sheets, drafts, cutout plans and so on.

Or is there a solution to get multiple descriptions another way?

Your help is much appreciated.

[MadeMyDay]

You can use this fieldtype described by Ryan here: https://processwire.com/talk/topic/417-extending-image-field/#entry3225 (scroll down for the packed fieldtype)

Just use a field for each language and in your template and display the description according to the current language. Not very elegant but works. 

[justb3a]

I felt the same need, that's why I build a little Module to handle multi-language Image Descriptions and further image informations.

Have a look at the module FieldtypeImageExtra, maybe it helps you.