Translation ordering and parent map identification in AEM Guides

[Ravi_Joshi]

Hi There,

In AEM Guides, when sending DITA content for translation, multiple resources (DITA maps, topics, sub-maps) can be selected together and sent as part of a single translation job.

For example:

Map1
├─ topic1
├─ topic2
└─ Map2
├─ topic3
└─ topic4

If Map1, topic1, topic2, and Map2 are all selected and sent for translation in one job, the translation connector receives all these resources together.

Question / Clarification Needed

1. Is the order of files preserved when AEM Guides sends content to the translation connector?
   • For example, can a translation connector rely on the request order to infer parent–child relationships?
2. If order is not guaranteed, what is the recommended and supported way to:
   • Identify the root / parent DITA map in a custom translation connector
   • Distinguish between a parent map and a referenced sub-map.

Thanks,

Ravi