[XenCustomize] Word Meanings: Multilingual Dictionary & Glossary 2.0.5

XenCustomize Word Meanings 2.0.5 Released​

This release adds browser-based pronunciation recording for main dictionary words.

Pronunciation Recording​

• Added permission-controlled pronunciation recording from word pages.
• Users with permission can record audio through the browser microphone.
• Recordings can be previewed, discarded, or saved before replacing the word pronunciation.
• Recorded pronunciation audio uses the existing word playback controls.
• Existing MP3 upload and delete controls remain available on the word add/edit form.
• Recording stays attached to the main dictionary word, keeping the feature simple and compatible with existing word pronunciation behavior.

Word Page Polish​

• Improved empty-state text for missing meanings, translations, parts of speech, origins, and synonyms.
• Word pages now keep the main meaning tools available even when a selected language does not have a saved meaning yet.
• Dictionary statistics now include definitions and count translation-backed meanings more accurately.
• Added a primary language option so admins can choose the language used for primary word titles, slugs, and fallback display.

XenCustomize Word Meanings 2.0.4 Released​

This release begins the move from glossary-style language meanings to a true translation-backed multilingual dictionary system.

Translation-Based Meanings​

• Language meanings now save to dedicated translation records.
• Existing language meanings are migrated into translation records during upgrade.
• The old language field-value data is preserved during the transition for safety.
• Origins and parts of speech continue using the flexible field system.
• Admins can still create and manage custom languages, origins, and parts of speech.
• Fresh installs now start with English as the default language, plus starter parts of speech and common word-origin fields.

Public Dictionary​

• Word pages now read selected language meanings from translation records.
• Language dictionary pages now list words using translation-backed meanings.
• Language dictionary pages can now use language-specific alphabet letters for alphabet browsing.
• Language alphabet browsing now uses reliable query-based filters, supporting English and non-Latin alphabets such as Urdu and Arabic.
• Language alphabet blocks now respect each language's configured text direction for the alphabet buttons.
• Language dictionary pages now filter by the displayed word title, without requiring a meaning to be filled in.
• Filtered language dictionary pages now use clearer titles such as "English words starting with T" for better clarity and SEO.
• Language dictionary page titles now use multilingual wording such as "Arabic Dictionary" instead of always using "English to Arabic Dictionary".
• Search now includes translation titles, meanings, and translation synonyms.
• The dictionary search form now defaults to "contains" matching, which is better suited for translated meanings and multilingual similar words.
• Language-specific word URLs can resolve through translation slugs.
• Existing primary word URLs continue working.
• Word add/edit forms now support language-specific word titles, meanings, and similar words.

Suggestions and Imports​

• Approved language meaning suggestions now update translation records.
• Staff can review and edit the final merged meaning before approving a suggestion.
• Added configurable LTR and RTL separators for merged suggested meanings.
• Scandals/xFGlossary imports now store mapped language meanings in the dedicated translation meaning field.
• Imported origins and parts of speech continue saving through the existing field-value system.

Reliability and Cleanup​

• Improved approval queue handling for moderated words.
• Improved cleanup when words or language fields are deleted.
• Improved Word of the Day widget compatibility with the translation system.
• Improved translation edit tracking for language-specific word meanings.
• Improved protection against duplicate language-specific word URLs.
• Improved upgrade checks for translation table indexes.
• Improved upgrade handling so rich word definitions are not copied into English meanings.

XenCustomize Word Meanings 2.0.3 Released​

This release adds the foundation for future multilingual dictionary features while keeping the existing Word Meanings experience fully compatible.

Multilingual Dictionary Foundation​

• Added a new translation layer for dictionary entries.
• Existing words now receive a primary English translation record automatically.
• Fresh installs create the translation foundation from the start.
• Upgrades from earlier versions create the translation foundation without removing or overwriting existing word data.
• The existing word table remains in place for full compatibility with current pages, imports, widgets, permissions, moderation, suggestions, and redirects.
• An English language field is created automatically when needed, so the new translation layer always uses a real dictionary language.

Data Safety​

• Existing words, definitions, synonyms, language meanings, parts of speech, origins, pronunciation files, contributors, and view counts are preserved.
• Current language meaning values remain unchanged.
• The public dictionary and admin management pages continue to work as before.

XenCustomize Word Meanings 2.0.2 Released​

This release introduces consistent public Word Meanings URLs and automatic redirect support for previously imported dictionary and glossary content.

Word Meanings URLs​

• Public dictionary pages now use the clear and consistent /word-meanings/ URL prefix.
• Word, language, alphabet, search, submission, and management links now use the new Word Meanings URL structure throughout the add-on.
• Canonical links are generated using the configured XenForo board URL and route settings.

Legacy URL Protection​

• Added automatic permanent redirects for supported legacy XF1 Word Meanings URLs.
• Existing bookmarks and indexed legacy links are redirected to their equivalent current Word Meanings pages where possible.
• Legacy language, alphabet, search, word, add-word, and edit-word URLs are supported.

Scandals/xFGlossary Redirects​

• Added automatic redirects for sites that imported content from Scandals/xFGlossary.
• Old glossary index and search URLs redirect to the Word Meanings index.
• Old glossary term URLs redirect to the matching imported word.
• Old language dictionary URLs redirect to the matching Word Meanings language page.
• Old alphabet browsing URLs preserve the selected letter.
• Supports xFGlossary installations that previously used XenForo route filters to display glossary URLs under /dictionary/.
• Redirects activate after the source xFGlossary add-on has been disabled or removed, preventing conflicts during migration.

XenCustomize Word Meanings 2.0.1 Released​

This release adds a native XenForo importer for Scandals/xFGlossary, along with public dictionary usability improvements, cleaner word pages, and better language display support.

Importer​

• Added a standard XenForo ACP importer for Scandals/xFGlossary.
• The importer is available from XenForo's Tools > Import data page.
• Imports xFGlossary terms as Word Meanings words.
• Imports definitions, view counts, post dates, content state, and contributor user data where possible.
• Imports mapped language meanings into existing Word Meanings language fields.
• Imports mapped parts of speech and origins into existing Word Meanings fields.
• Supports xFGlossary source glossary selection.
• Uses XenForo's standard import log system.
• Runs Word Meanings user word count rebuild after import finalization.

Import Safety and Mapping​

• Existing Word Meanings words are protected.
• If an imported word slug already exists, that source term is skipped and the existing word is not overwritten.
• Source custom fields default to Ignore for safety.
• The importer shows suggested mappings where possible, but admins must explicitly choose which source fields to import.
• Target languages, parts of speech, and origins must already exist in Word Meanings.
• The importer does not automatically create new target fields.
• Deleted source terms are skipped.

Admin Control Panel​

• Improved field management redirects so admins return to the same field type tab after saving or deleting a field.
• Added language text direction control for dictionary language fields.

Public Dictionary Improvements​

• Refined alphabet browsing controls with a compact latest-words icon button and tooltip.
• Refined dictionary language and alphabet block headers for a more consistent public layout.
• Removed word view buttons from dictionary lists, giving more room to word snippets.
• Refined word list letter badges to better match XenForo's native dynamic avatar styling.
• Improved dictionary search so single-result searches open the word page directly.
• Cleaned up duplicate public dictionary breadcrumbs.
• Added dictionary search and alphabet browsing blocks to word view pages.
• Added a word information sidebar block on word view pages.
• Added a share this word share block on word view pages.
• Added compact dictionary statistics and visitor contribution statistics to dictionary list pages.
• Added quick word tools on word meaning pages for listening, copying words, copying meanings, and suggesting edits.
• Improved right-to-left and left-to-right display support for language meanings.
• Modernized the public dictionary search bar with an integrated search icon, inline filters, and improved mobile layout.