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====== Wizard Installation Instructions ====== | ====== Wizard Installation Instructions ====== | ||
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- | **WORK IN PROGRESS** -- Do not follow these instructions, | ||
These are the installation instructions for those that wish to install the software using the wizard. | These are the installation instructions for those that wish to install the software using the wizard. | ||
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We recommend using this installation method over the alternate [[installation/ | We recommend using this installation method over the alternate [[installation/ | ||
- | This method uses an // | + | This method uses an // |
- | Basically, you download and run the executable | + | Using the wizard |
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- | Another way to look at what the Wizard installation does, if you look at the [[installation/ | + | |
- [[installation/ | - [[installation/ | ||
- | - Download | + | - Download the fresh install |
- | - Edit the **config.php** file located wherever you unzipped the software to, and change | + | |
- | - FTP all the files to your server where you want them to be installed. | + | |
- | * **classes/ | + | |
- | * **classes/ | + | |
- | If in doubt, you can upload all the files in BINARY MODE if you wish. | + | |
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- | - Run the web-based installation script | + | - **" |
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+ | - In the next window, you will need to accept the License Agreement in order to continue with the installation. Select **"I accept the agreement" | ||
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+ | - In the next step, the Wizard will perform the file transfer (FTP) process to your domain for you. Enter your FTP information into the fields and click the **" | ||
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+ | After clicking the **" | ||
+ | - Now you should see the previous window (above) and in most cases the " | ||
+ | - The next window will display a URL path to the folder you have selected and should look similar to the image below. If everything looks correct, click the **" | ||
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+ | - The Wizard will then run a series of server tests and provide a report for you to review. This report is for informational purposes only. Select the **" | ||
+ | - The Wizard will then begin the FTP process of the software' | ||
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+ | - After all of the files have been successfully transferred to your domain, the Wizard will display a window similar to the one shown below. Check the **'Run Configuration Tool' | ||
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+ | - Now you should see a window similar to the one below. It is now time to edit the software' | ||
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+ | - The file you have just opened should look similar to the one below. The main purpose of the config.php file is to provide the connection information between the software you are installing and the database you have set up on your server. Therefore, the data you enter must be absolutely correct. Any wrong entry or even an extra space entered into the config.php file and the software will not connect to the database. | ||
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+ | - Scroll down until you see STEP 1 as shown below. There are four entries that you need to make under STEP 1. You will replace the text that we have pre-populated and surrounded by quotes. Leaving the quotes in place and without adding any spaces, enter the database information you obtained from your hosting account when setting up the database. | ||
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+ | - Your config.php file should now look similar to our example file below, except of course, with your database information. When you are satisfied with your entries, click the **" | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
+ | < | ||
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+ | - You will now, once again see the same window as before, except that the " | ||
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+ | - Click the " | ||
- Once you have completed the setup script, follow the link on the last page to the admin panel and log into the admin for the first time. The admin user/pass will be set to the default of " | - Once you have completed the setup script, follow the link on the last page to the admin panel and log into the admin for the first time. The admin user/pass will be set to the default of " | ||
- | - When you log in for the first time, you will need to enter your license key. < | + | - When you log in for the first time, you will need to enter your license key. You can find the license key displayed in our client area on the order page, as illustrated in the image below. |
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+ | - When the installation process is complete, delete the directories listed below and all the contents of each from your site. You can do so through your hosting control panel' | ||
+ | * **pre_setup/ | ||
+ | * **setup/** < | ||
+ | * **sql/** < | ||
+ | * **upgrade/ | ||
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- The software should now be installed. | - The software should now be installed. | ||