Install problem

[PaulR]

Hi

I've installed the latest release candidate on a free web host to try out Xataface (I need a very simple front end to a single table database with about a dozen fields!).

dataface_info.php reports all correct and when I browse to the directory (\public_html on the host) I get a screen asking for the database username and password. When I enter these I just get the same dialog over and over again i.e. they aren't being recognised. If I cancel the dialog I get:

Warning: set_time_limit() has been disabled for security reasons in /home/a9482533/public_html/installer.php on line 24
Please enter your MySQL Username and password to access this page.

The templates_c directory has permissions set to 777 and I've double checked the table and username in phpMyAdmin

I followed these instructions http://xataface.com/documentation/tutor ... stallation

Any help appreciated

Paul

[shannah]

Looks like you're ready to move onto the next section of the tutorial: Creating your first application. Installation is done.

-Steve

[PaulR]

Thanks Steve, I was a bit confused because things didn't follow these steps (posted by Heather on the installation page:

3. In a web browser go to the www.yoursite.com/xataface directory - did this
4. When prompted enter the database username and password - got to here
5. Click the Create Application for Existing Database - couldn't get to this step!

I'll read up on 'creating your first application'

Paul

[shannah]

Oh. Yes. To use those instructions, you need to first log in with your mysql username and password. That is what the password prompt is. The MySQL username and password should be a mysql user account.

There are 18 ways to skin this cat. I almost always just do a manual install because it is so easy (4 lines of code).

-Steve

[PaulR]

Thanks again, I now have it up and running (not bad for a novice!).

One thing that other novices might find useful; the [_tables] section of conf.ini requires the actual table name (i.e.the table you created in MyphpAdmin) to the left of the '=', for example if the table is called 'test' then the line would be:

test="Whatever...."

Trivial, but another potential installation stumbling block.

Paul

[Personalkey]

Hi Steve, I to am having same problem as other member with entering correct mysql user/pwd...I can log on via phpadmin but not via xata dbinstaller log on. Not clear on the solution to this problem. thanks