Feature #105824
closed
Should sys_file_metadata have a language overlay?
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Description
It is possible to set some text in sys_file_metadata. Some of this can be used in the frontend, such as "description", "caption" and "alternative". While it is possible to override some texts when adding the files and these texts can be localized, it is not possible to localize the record sys_file_metadata.
Being able to localize some fields in sys_file_metadata would have the advantage, you would not have to nearly always override them in the translation.
sys_file_metadata already have language fields (sys_language_uid etc.) but they are attached to pid=0 and there is no way to translate pid=0 currently. Also, making this available for editors would make it necessary to handle permissions in file list (which is attached to the folder, not the page).
See also #83970 and thinking about the best default TCA setttings (e.g. showSynchronizationLink) for fields of type "file"
Updated by Sybille Peters 6 months ago
- Related to Bug #83970: Localize / Synchronize buttons are missing for Text & media assets added
Updated by Benni Mack 4 months ago
- Status changed from New to Needs Feedback
To answer the question of the issue:
- We need to have multi-language sys_file_metadata, as the metadata (description, alt-text) NEEDS to be available / possible in multiple languages.
We also see multiple (IMHO) separate issues:
- the related issue #83970
- editors cannot alter, modify or translate sys_file_metadata because they are on pid=0
I personally don't fully understand your issue - as editors can use the filelist module to add metadata in a specific language - based on the current setup - editors can edit or alter sys_file_metadata for the files they have access to.
Updated by Sybille Peters 4 months ago
- Status changed from Needs Feedback to Closed
Wasn't aware of the possibility to translate metadata. Issue is thus moot.