pugs421 Posted May 14, 2003 Posted May 14, 2003 If anyone has used this contribution please help me understand what step 1 of the instalation means. Step 1 of the installation readme states "Run the included box_selection.sql on your catalog database. " What does that mean? I have the box_selection.sql file, but I dont know what to do with it. Please Help
Wizzud Posted May 14, 2003 Posted May 14, 2003 The box_selection.sql file is simply a text file containing SQL commands that need to be applied to your database. Using phpMyAdmin (or similar utility) access the SQL database holding your osCommerce shop. Find the SQL tab; here you have the ability to run SQL query/queries by directly entering text, or to Browse for the file (on your local system) that holds the query you want to execute. You now have the choice of either doing a copy-paste from the box_selection.sql into the 'Run SQL query/.....' box, or 'Browse...'ing for the box_selection.sql file on your system. Then hit Go. You should see the results of your query reported at the top of the page. Good luck. Regards, Wizzud "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
pugs421 Posted May 14, 2003 Author Posted May 14, 2003 I though I had it. I ran the file like you said and there was supposed to be a new column added on the admin controll panel. I dont see it anywhere. Everything seemed to have gone smoothly when doing what you said. It said it successfully added 22 new entries. Should the new column of options be on the main admin controll panel? I dont see it anywhere.
pugs421 Posted May 14, 2003 Author Posted May 14, 2003 actually the contribution is "infobox admin". Any help is appreciated.
Wizzud Posted May 17, 2003 Posted May 17, 2003 The SQL file does indeed have 22 commands, which serve to drop and create a (new?) table, then add 20 entries into it. However, thats all it does. Just adding that table to your database will have no effect unless/until you make changes to the php code to use that new table. The instructions in the readme.txt file are slightly misleading in that it implies that just adding the new table will immediately make it visible in the Admin section - not so. You will have to continue through the subsequent steps before you will be able to see the new table (except via phpMyAdmin) and use it. (I don't have this contribution installed - all I've done is download it and have a quick look at the files involved!) Regards, Wizzud "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."
fradiavolo912 Posted August 18, 2007 Posted August 18, 2007 i have the same problem ... I dont see the Infobox Admin anywhere although i applied the box_selection.sql file in to my database. can you explain please wizzud in details what to do next ?
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