I downloaded and installed it (upgraded from the 2.0 beta). I couldn't figure out an easy way to backup my database (Is there no DB backup tool from the Vanilla dashboard?) So I went ahead without backing up my db.
Then I got hung up on this step:
"Navigate to the page in your forum that updates your database (this will not work if you did not sign in as UserID = 1): www.yourforum.com/utility/structure"
It seems to have fixed a lot of the AJAX issues where it would just sit and load forever like when I'd send out a forum invite. It appears to have fixed our forum's double post problem as well.
ok, I havent used my forum much, as when I Installed it it was the day before version 2.0.1 came out. I tried update, like it was suggested, but got errors. Posted them here. Nobody could help. I still have those problems with updating. I am still on that version, do I need to update consecutively or straight to version 2.0.6. I am still thinking this will still have the same problem with the errors. Baring in mind, I am a novice here. so could somebody post in simple easy terms.
ok, I havent used my forum much, as when I Installed it it was the day before version 2.0.1 came out. I tried update, like it was suggested, but got errors. Posted them here. Nobody could help. I still have those problems with updating. I am still on that version, do I need to update consecutively or straight to version 2.0.6. I am still thinking this will still have the same problem with the errors. Baring in mind, I am a novice here. so could somebody post in simple easy terms.
@droopalla You can update directly from 2.0 to 2.0.6. If you get more errors, post them and I'll try to help you.
Is there a place where I could see which files exactly and what have been changed in them so I can replace those files only? Because I modified the core files a little bit for my purpose.
@iznk I'd take the time to re-do whatever you did in core as a plugin. You're in for a world of hurt if you keep your site like that. If you need special hooks for what you're trying to accomplish, request them from the developers.
My update from 2.0 to 2.0.6 went smoothly except I have an SQL error in my utility/structure page after re-running the scripts:
"You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'where name = 'GDN_Discussion'' at line 1|Gdn_Database|Query|show table status where name = 'GDN_Discussion'"
Any clue what is causing that and if it's affecting anything else in my forum?
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Then I got hung up on this step:
"Navigate to the page in your forum that updates your database (this will not work if you did not sign in as UserID = 1): www.yourforum.com/utility/structure"
That led me to a page not found.
The solution I found in another forum thread, it said to go to http://www.yourforum.com/index.php?p=/dashboard/utility/structure/ and then it will ask you to login. Once you do, you'll be taken to the upgrade database page in the new Dashboard.
So far so good.
It seems to have fixed a lot of the AJAX issues where it would just sit and load forever like when I'd send out a forum invite. It appears to have fixed our forum's double post problem as well.
PS did a fresh install.
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"You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'where name = 'GDN_Discussion'' at line 1|Gdn_Database|Query|show table status where name = 'GDN_Discussion'"
Any clue what is causing that and if it's affecting anything else in my forum?
Vanilla Forums COO [GitHub, Twitter, About.me]