For now we have two possible interfaces to work with multilingual fields:
- list all on one form
- list only current language field and place language dropdown on top of
the form
First solution makes forms really huge, when you have at least 3
translatable fields and 3 languages in system. Second solution slow down
translation, since each time language is changed form is refreshed. And if I
just want to look on other language translation then I still have to wait
for complete form refresh.
I propose another way (see attached image): when we see only selected
language field (like in second solution) and we have language tabs above
that field, that will allow to switch current language of the field without
complete form refresh. Each translatable field (textbox, textarea) will have
such language tabs above them. When for example field is required and we
doesn't fill it, then appropriate tab will be highlighted in red and will be
automatically selected. In case if there are errors on more, then one
language, then first tab with error will be selected and moving cursor over
problematic tab will display it's error as a hint OR in appropriate area for
errors (on form top).
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