After updating your Joomla installation to versions 4.4.1 and above, or 5.0.1 and above, you may have noticed a sudden disappearance of language phrases in the Helix Template Options. This issue arises due to changes made by the Joomla Team in how Joomla reads and processes language files. Specifically, the issue is associated with the presence of line breaks in the language string "COM_FINDER_ADVANCED_TIPS."
No Language in Helix Template Options:
The absence of language phrases in the Helix Template Options can be disconcerting, but the solution lies in updating the language file. The Joomla Team's modifications have rendered the old template language file ineffective, prompting the need for a remedy.
Fixing the Issue:
To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
1. Update to Helix Ultimate 2.0.18+: Ensure that you are using the latest version of the Helix Ultimate template by updating to version 2.0.18 or later. You can download the update from JoomShaper's official website.
2. For Non-Raw Helix Ultimate Templates: If your template is not a raw Helix Ultimate version but is based on it, you need to take the following steps:
a. Obtain the language file (.ini) from Helix, typically named en-GB.tpl_shaper_helixultimate.ini.
b. Place the file in the language/en-GB folder of your template.
c. Rename the file using your template name (e.g., en-GB.tpl_YOUR-TEMPLATE-NAME.ini).
Alternatively,
d. Copy the entire content from the Helix language file (en-GB.tpl_shaper_helixultimate.ini) and paste it into a new file named en-GB.tpl_YOUR-TEMPLATE-NAME.ini (replace "YOUR-TEMPLATE-NAME" with your actual template name).
3. Incorporate Additional Lines (if necessary): If using the original Helix language file, make sure to paste the following lines at the bottom:
HELIX_ULTIMATE_LICENSE_UPDATE="Update Settings"
HELIX_ULTIMATE_JOOMSHAPER_EMAIL="Email"
HELIX_ULTIMATE_JOOMSHAPER_EMAIL_DESC="Email address used in JoomShaper's user account."
HELIX_ULTIMATE_JOOMSHAPER_LICENSE_KEY="License Key"
Conclusion:
By updating to Helix Ultimate 2.0.18+ and ensuring your template's language file is in line with the changes introduced in Joomla updates, you can successfully restore missing language phrases in Helix Template Options. Following these steps will help maintain a seamless experience with your Joomla website.
