Translations will not upload to dashboard, validator is ok

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Hello all,

Currently I am performing translations (13 languages) for a 299-question form. I am having issues getting the translations to import as the new form via Excel sheet. I would like to know if there is a size limit for an Import an XLSForm? I added hint, constraint_message, choices in all languages desired and choices, double-verified the language codes, and it will not work. The form validator has been cleared of errors. When I attempt to upload the form, the import modal just spins and spins…

In the console pane, I am provided a 400 error as well.
What am I doing wrong? Thank you in advance anyone!

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@wroos @kal_lam I am hoping to get your expertise!

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Running your above form thru the Online Validator produces the following error:

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If you then look at your form, you’ll see the issue identified:

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names in XLSForm must be in plaintext (whereas labels are free-form text and can be in different languages with special language accent chars, etc).

Please keep running your form thru the Online Validator (as there may be other such mistakes…) till you don’t get any more errors, then try uploading and deploying it in Kobo.