Blank page when running CMS Builder in MAMP

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:02:12 -0800

Hi,
I've made a local backup of a client site built with CMS Builder and set it up in the htdocs folder of MAMP on my Mac and I've downloaded the database and installed it through phpMyAdmin in MAMP. I've kept the DB name the same as the live version and changed the mysql username and password to root in the settings.dat.php file. So in theory everything is set. But when I load the index.php page through localhost it is blank. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Help appreciated.
Thanks,
Derek

Re: [ross] Duplicate of site on same server

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:26:31 -0700

Thanks Ross.

Re: [ross] Duplicate of site on same server

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:03:01 -0700

Hi Ross,

Yes - the client wants to update the duplicate site without the cahnges being reflected on the ive site.

Further to the email I just sent, I'd be happy to enter the data into the new database again - there isn't too much. But, as I pointed out in my email, I'm currently unable to enter anything due to lack of fields in CMS Builder on the testsite folder. I'm guessing something didn't get installed properly?

Thanks once again
Derek

Re: [ross] Duplicate of site on same server

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:14:55 -0700

Hi Ross,

Thanks for this. I think I'm more than half way there! I did all you said, only thing is, when I go to edit content, there is no data in the fields although the actual pages are there. Does that mean the data didn't get written to the database or would it be a file permissions issue?
Regards
Derek

Hi again,
I've just looked at the database to see that all the page structure is there but no records. Short of repopulating all the pages through the CMS I don't know how else to get this back. The previous database had 'some bad values in it' according to the hosting company so I keen not to resuse it. I don't mind repopulating the pages if I have to but currently some of the wysiwig seems to be missing.

Aware of the time difference between you guys and the UK, I'm keen to get this sorted out tomorrow morning my time if poss. Would you be ale to look by then please?
Cheers
Derek
(Wednesday night UK)
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Hi again Ross,

I played around with this again last night but no joy. This one is really twisting my melon as we say in England. I did a fresh install of the software as you suggested in your forum message - it seems to be an older version so I'm not sure if that is helping matters. I created a new database - it has picked up the page structures but not the records (they all say 0). I have part of the wysiwig missing from CMS Builder so can't even create new content.

Bottom line is, I'm now out of my depth. How much would you guys charge just to go in and fix it for me?

Do you now have al the details you require?

Thanks and regards,
Derek
(Thursday morning UK)

Re: [sagentic] Duplicate of site on same server

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:14:36 -0700

Hi Kenny,
These were already set according to the database name and password - I re-entered them anyway but it made no difference. I'll email consulting as you suggest.
Thanks for your help.
Derek

Re: [sagentic] Duplicate of site on same server

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:26:28 -0700

Hi Kenny,
Basically the entire site was copied into a folder called 'testsite' then a new database created with separate password through a control panel (we don't have root access to this shared server). I've had someone else working on this and now it seems the duplicate cms is not saving to the database at all but the live one is still working ok. Would it help if I could send you all relevant login details privately?
Thanks
Derek

Duplicate of site on same server

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:06:59 -0700

Hi,
I have CMS Builder running for one of my clients. They want a duplicate of the site running in a sub folder on the same server so they can play around with new content before doing it for real on the live site. We've made the duplicate and created a new database, however, whenever we make updates to the duplicate (testsite) the changes are being reflected on the live site also. We don't want this to happen and can't figure out why it is. Please help! Client is starting to get annoyed!
Thanks
Derek

Re: [Dave] Line break

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:49:29 -0800

That's it. Thanks Dave.

Line break

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:39:26 -0800

Hi,
Is there a way to insert a line break in the wysiwyg without coding it in the html? Could this be done by modifying /lib/menus/default/edit_functions.php?
Thanks
Derek

Re: [Dave] 2 prepurchase questions

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:20:47 -0800

Thanks Dave, I finally understand and I'm off to make my purchase[:)]

Re: [Dave] 2 prepurchase questions

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:38:57 -0800

Hi Dave,

I'm on the 9th day of my free trial and about to purchase. I created a template called article1.php pasting in the viewer code so my client can select it from the menu.

I understand that part, I suppose what I'm really asking is there a way they can just create any number of new pages based on that one template or will I have to create a bunch of blank pages - article1.php, article2.php etc that they can populate? Then of course the name of the file may not be appropriate for them. I can email you the login details if it helps.

Many thanks

Derek

Re: [Dave] 2 prepurchase questions

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:39:45 -0800

Hi Dave,

Regarding the template idea, my test site is at www.avidtesting.co.uk/buckle and I'd like my client to be able to create new pages based on the attached screenshot. If this is possible in any way I'd greatly appreciate your help.

Thanks in advance

Derek

Re: [Dave] 2 prepurchase questions

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:14:06 -0800

Thanks Dave

1)Is there likely to be a feature to enable users to browse for an internal url in a future update?

2)I'll send you something tomorrow regarding the template (it's getting late here UK time!)

Thanks
Derek

2 prepurchase questions

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:21:24 -0800

Hi,

Been test driving CMS Builder and it's great but I have one really basic question/problem and one a bit more involved:

1) In the content editor when I try and create a link to another page and when I browse for the URL I'm presented with the Uploaded Images dialogue box. Am I missing something?

2) Can I create/apply a template that my client can use to create new pages with links to them?

Thanks in advance

Derek

Re: [Dave] Local development under WAMP

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:04:23 -0800

Thanks Dave,

I have a couple of other questions. When I create a hyperlink from the wysiwig editor, when I click on browse for url I get the uploaded images dialogue box.

Also I read in an earlier post that uploading pdfs was being included in the wysiwig. I've added the pdf extension in the field editor but can't find a way of uploading pdfs. Would it be worth doing a clean install of the software bearing in mind I'm using wamp?

Thanks
Derek

Local development under WAMP

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:55:03 -0800

Hi,
I'm keen to purchase CMS Builder. Is it possible to develop my site locally under WAMP and then upload it to a web server when complete?
Thanks
Derek

Re: [Jake] Admin templates

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:16:44 -0700

Hi Jake,

Thanks for your reply. I did what you suggested but got:
Error: templatecell 'loginForm' wasn't found in 'admin/menus/login.html'! So I put the tags back into the form code and uploaded but it's just reverting back to my _wrapper.html design (with the login page - if that makes sense). So I guess login.html needs the tag as the system is currently configured?
Cheers
Derek

Re: [willydoit] Very Basic Help Needed

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:00:33 -0700

Hi,
Look in \cgi-bin\artman2\templates where you'll find the articlePages folder. You can edit the default file within (or copy and paste the tags) into your own design.
Derek

Admin templates

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:32:31 -0700

Hi,
I've modified the design of my admin templates: _wrapper.html, login.html, home.html etc so my admin pages now have a consistent custom branded look. However what I'd really like to do is create a different design just for the login page, like an entry page, with just the username and password fields and dispense with the _wrapper.html. I can't work out how do this so that the user logs in and then goes into the admin pages within the _wrapper.html. Any help appreciated.

Derek