Docskillz

  Ok! I was going to work on my downloading and uploading. I have look on SMF and I can not find a   SMF Arcade skin 2.5 RC2   does anyone have a suggestion ?

:banghead: :pullhair:

The skin is an arcade hack and is only found on smf arcade in the Hacks board. The skin is outdated but others say you can emulate it.

* Link removed...no longer valid.

Hmmm, Underdog might have an updated version of it on his site.

nvm, I just checked and he doesn't.

Quote from: Skhilled on January 26, 2012, 08:31:53 AM
The skin is an arcade hack and is only found on smf arcade in the Hacks board. The skin is outdated but others say you can emulate it.

* Link removed...no longer valid.

Hmmm, Underdog might have an updated version of it on his site.

nvm, I just checked and he doesn't.

You lost me. I don't really want to get into my database till I learn more. I was hoping there was a mod for it. I also haven't learn how, or what, emulate is yet. I'm a real dummy on all this. BUT! I'm learning and it won't be to long I might be able to help others. If God helps me engage my little brain lol

Emulation does not require you to mess with the database at all.  ;)

Here's a tutorial I just made especially for you:

How To Emulate An Outdated Mod (http://www.docskillz.com/docs/index.php?page=54)

Quote from: Skhilled on January 27, 2012, 04:01:28 AM
Emulation does not require you to mess with the database at all.  ;)

Here's a tutorial I just made especially for you:

How To Emulate An Outdated Mod (http://www.skhilled.com/docs/index.php?page=54)

  It comes up blank. Theres nothing there

:dontknow:

My bad, permissions.  :blush: You should be able to see it now. :)

  That makes it so simple. I will work with it this afternoon when I get back. Thank you

:happy:

You're welcome. :)

  When you installed arcade 2.5 did you have to emulate it to get it to install on my test site?

HEY! I downloaded it from your site here and I got it in a zip folder instead a blank page  :hah: ;D Now, I can install it.

  :D

  Also, can you make a topic for just all diff kinds of things that one needs answers on?

Like I got rid of forest Green theme and now I can't get my logo changer to work. How can I get it to work?

:dontknow:

Quote from: beast on January 28, 2012, 07:55:31 AM


  When you installed arcade 2.5 did you have to emulate it to get it to install on my test site?

:dontknow:

No, I edited it so it will work specifically for SMF 2.0.2. ;)

Quote from: beast on January 28, 2012, 08:05:20 AM
Also, can you make a topic for just all diff kinds of things that one needs answers on?

Like I got rid of forest Green theme and now I can't get my logo changer to work. How can I get it to work?

:dontknow:

Which site? What you'll probably need to do is go to "Themes and Layout" then "Themes Settings". At the bottom of the page click on "Attempt to reset all themes". That will probably fix it. You may also have to clear your SMF cache...in Forum Maintenance.

  Hmmmm, It still don't work. Can you take a fast looksee ?

:dontknow:

What site?

Quote from: Skhilled on January 28, 2012, 08:22:04 AM
What site?

My home site

It had me confused at first. LOL

Did you notice the error it was giving you? That the theme must be selectable? Well, you deselected the default theme so users cannot select it. See the attached images.

  Ok I see what I was doing wrong. I changed it a few times playing with it. BUT! I see now that the logo changer will only work on the default theme. Is there a simple way to make it work on all of them ?

:dontknow:

My bad, I've solved one thing but you did say the logo changer. LOL

There is something wrong with it. It is causing errors in your logs. It is probably not installed correctly and/or is not designed to work with SMF 2.0.2. I can't even find it on the SMF site.

Quote from: Skhilled on January 28, 2012, 09:19:02 AM
My bad, I've solved one thing but you did say the logo changer. LOL

There is something wrong with it. It is causing errors in your logs. It is probably not installed correctly and/or is not designed to work with SMF 2.0.2. I can't even find it on the SMF site.

  Tyrsson made it for me. I guess when the site was updated it lost it

:groan:

Nope! I just remembered to check the /Packages directory for it...and it was there. ;)

Did he make it recently for smf 2.0.2?

  I don't think so. When he made it for me it was before the update

:dontknow:

I'm looking at the package-info.xml file now and it was created for smf 2.0. That file will tell you what versions of SMF it was created for and is in every mod. That may be the reason why it doesn't work properly. Also you have issues on your site that need fixing. You'd have to emulate it and who knows what problems it can cause on a site that is working properly...not to mention one that is not.

  So would you recommend to just delete it?

:dontknow:

You should uninstall it first. Then delete it.

Well???

  The logo changer don't have a uninstall. Do I just delete it?

You have to go to "emulate" and switch to whatever smf version it was created for first. Then you will see "uninstall". Remember the tutorial? ;)

If you don't remember what version it is then extract the files from the logochanger zip file and look in the file: "package-info.xml". That file will always tell you that. It will say something like:

Quote<install for="2.0 RC5">

You might see that multiple times in that file (with different numbers) but you'll also see a corresponding for each instance of different code:

Quote<uninstall for="2.0 RC5">

This tell the mod what version to check for and what files to install or uninstall.  O0

Try it for other mods and you'll see what I'm talking about. It is not as hard as it first seems.  ;)

Wait!!! Now that I've looked at package-info.xml I know why it does not work!!!

There is code in it that is not supposed to be there. Porbably a copy/paste error on the coder's part. This part of the code:
<code type="inline"><![CDATA[<?php
add_integration_function('integrate_pre_include', '$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php');
add_integration_function('integrate_admin_include', '$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php');
add_integration_function('integrate_admin_areas', 'logochanger_admin_areas');
add_integration_function('integrate_modify_modifications', 'logochanger_modify_modifications');
]]></code>

Should not have "<?php" in it...the opening php tag! You only use that in a .php file! And then you would need the closing tag (that is what it is) at the very end "php>". Look at and .php file and you will see those 2 at the beginning and end of EVERY .php file.

This is also in the uninstall part and both need to be removed for the mod to install AND uninstall properly. However, it is still designed for SMF 2 RC5. So, let's take it a step further...

If you want it to install/uninstall for SMF 2.0.2 this is the same file that you would need to edit for it. Be warned!!! Just because you do the following edits do not mean it will work! The edits will tell SMF that you have the correct version (in this case, 2.0.2) but due to coding changes from smf RC5 to 2.0 to 2.0.1 to 2.0.2 it may not find the proper code it was looking for. There may also be database changes since RC5 (I know there were) that may not make it work properly.

But to do it you would edit the same install and uninstall lines like this:

Change this:
<install for="2.0 RC5">

to this:
<install for="2.0 RC5", 2.0.2>

The code above will work only for RC5 and 2.0.2...not 2.0.1 or even 2.0. you must add all of them separated by commas or do the following:

<install for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>

That will cover all version from the first numbers to the 2nd one. ;)

If you need an editor please use Notepad++:

http://notepad-plus-plus.org/

When you open a file in it everything will have a color to it. When something is wrong you will see the code in black. I opened package-info.xml in Notepad++ and noticed the black code where there should be none. When the black code starts means something is wrong right before it.  :majornerd:

  I will have to study this for awhille before trying to do it. It will be later today before I can get back. Let me get this strait. You are saying that the code was wrong where some of the installed mods that does not have uninstall on them is wrong and if I do all of the above it will make it right? I will reread your post and study on it to try and get it right in my mind

:happy:

Yes, if you do what I said above it should work.

The "<?php" part is at the beginning of EVERY .php file and "?>" is at the end of EVERY .php file. The file bit of code is adding it again. That will cause it not work properly.

Doing the "install" and "uninstall" parts should make it work for smf 2.0.2. I can't promise that it will work but it will make smf recognize smf 2.0.2 and you will not have to emulate it. :)

I think I'm wrong about the part that is crossed out above. I just tried it and it didn't work. Maybe it is missing the ending tag... I'll try it and see.

Nope, it didn't work there is a coding error somewhere and the coder will have to fix it.  :mad:

Something just told me to try it and see to make sure. Sorry, I got your hopes up.  :dontknow:

But the 2nd part holds true for it recognizing smf 2.0.2. You can do that for your other mods that you emulate and they "might" work better. At the very least, you won't have to emulate to uninstall them. :)

  Hey! I'm all confused now.  :dontknow: ;D I downloaded notepad like you said and I put this on there and changed it to this. Is it right? I deleted php and changed the things in red

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE package-info SYSTEM "http://www.simplemachines.org/xml/package-info">
<package-info xmlns="http://www.simplemachines.org/xml/package-info" xmlns:smf="http://www.simplemachines.org/">
    <id>Tyrsson:logomanager</id>
    <name>LogoManager</name>
    <version>1.0b</version>
    <type>modification</type>
    <install for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>
        <require-file name="LogoChanger.english.php" destination="$languagedir">LogoChanger.english.php</require-file>
        <require-file name="LogoChanger.php" destination="$sourcedir">LogoChanger.php</require-file>
        <require-file name="Subs-LogoChanger.php" destination="$sourcedir">Subs-LogoChanger.php</require-file>
        <readme type="file" parsebbc="true">readme.txt</readme>
        <modification>install_2_0.xml</modification>
        <code type="inline"><![CDATA[
            add_integration_function('integrate_pre_include', '$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php');
            add_integration_function('integrate_admin_include', '$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php');
            add_integration_function('integrate_admin_areas', 'logochanger_admin_areas');
            add_integration_function('integrate_modify_modifications', 'logochanger_modify_modifications');
        ]]></code>
    </install>
    <uninstall for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>
        <modification reverse="true">install_2_0.xml</modification>
        <code type="inline"><![CDATA
            remove_integration_function('integrate_pre_include', '$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_admin_include', '$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_admin_areas', 'logochanger_admin_areas');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_modify_modifications', 'LogoChanger');
        ]]></code>
        <remove-file name="$languagedir/LogoChanger.english.php" />
        <remove-file name="$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php" />
        <remove-file name="$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php" />
    </uninstall>
</package-info>

That should work to get it only installed BUT there is still a coding issue somewhere. I tried and tried but still get the same error..."missing argument". So, either something was left out of the code or something is misspelled.

  I'll try and get hold of Joey and see what he says. He never answers me any more.

  I've look ever where for a arcade skin. I can't find one for 2.0.2 Do you have any suggestions. Or do I download the same one and emulate it ?

  Hey! Little by little I'm learning how to take care of my site. Thanks to you and your board  :bow: :bow:

:dontknow:

You have to emulate it or change package-info.xml like I showed you. I'm not sure if it will work but others have tried it and said it does.  :cool2:

Thanks. ;D

Time for bed. :P See ya later. :)

  Was you going to try and work on my data base this week in? I'm not going to try and do anything till you do. Then I will.

Ozzie was telling me a while back that he could MAYBE fix the file missing in the games but! the data base was so messed up I might lose all my games. And maybe not???

:happy:

Sorry, I was eating pizza. LOL Yes, I'll do the database probably today sometime after my nap. It won't take long.

No, you won't lose anything for what I have to do. After that we'll try to what problems are left. I'm sure we'll need to do a forum makeover where we'll just upload all new smf files, make sure the database is upgraded, and see what problems crop up when installing mods.

Quote from: beast on February 01, 2012, 10:34:11 AM


  Hey! I'm all confused now.  :dontknow: ;D I downloaded notepad like you said and I put this on there and changed it to this. Is it right? I deleted php and changed the things in red

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE package-info SYSTEM "http://www.simplemachines.org/xml/package-info">
<package-info xmlns="http://www.simplemachines.org/xml/package-info" xmlns:smf="http://www.simplemachines.org/">
    <id>Tyrsson:logomanager</id>
    <name>LogoManager</name>
    <version>1.0b</version>
    <type>modification</type>
    <install for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>
        <require-file name="LogoChanger.english.php" destination="$languagedir">LogoChanger.english.php</require-file>
        <require-file name="LogoChanger.php" destination="$sourcedir">LogoChanger.php</require-file>
        <require-file name="Subs-LogoChanger.php" destination="$sourcedir">Subs-LogoChanger.php</require-file>
        <readme type="file" parsebbc="true">readme.txt</readme>
        <modification>install_2_0.xml</modification>
        <code type="inline"><![CDATA[
            add_integration_function('integrate_pre_include', '$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php');
            add_integration_function('integrate_admin_include', '$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php');
            add_integration_function('integrate_admin_areas', 'logochanger_admin_areas');
            add_integration_function('integrate_modify_modifications', 'logochanger_modify_modifications');
        ]]></code>
    </install>
    <uninstall for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>
        <modification reverse="true">install_2_0.xml</modification>
        <code type="inline"><![CDATA
            remove_integration_function('integrate_pre_include', '$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_admin_include', '$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_admin_areas', 'logochanger_admin_areas');
            remove_integration_function('integrate_modify_modifications', 'LogoChanger');
        ]]></code>
        <remove-file name="$languagedir/LogoChanger.english.php" />
        <remove-file name="$sourcedir/LogoChanger.php" />
        <remove-file name="$sourcedir/Subs-LogoChanger.php" />
    </uninstall>
</package-info>

  IF!! I wanted to change it to the above. How can I do it? I've went and tried to can it in the packet info and it won't let me

:dontknow:

1.  Download Notepad++ and install it, not Windows Notepad. Never use Windows Notepad or Microsoft Word for editing files (in case you are using it). :)

2.  Extract the files from the Logo Changer.zip file (I think that is the file you are trying to use) into a directory on your hard drive.

3.  Open Notepad++ and open the package-info.xml file from the .zip of Logo Changer. I think it should be:
<install for="2.0 RC5, 2.0.2>

And not:
<install for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>

4.  You can then edit and resave the file.

5.  You will then need to rezip the file with the new saved file in it OR drop and drag the newly saved file into the logochanger.zip file to update it.

It will then be ready for use. You can try it on your test site.

btw, db collations are now changed for the main site. :)

  Were you able to get my data base straiten up any on my main site? I've been playing a little and seeing what I could do on the test site. I got the new media mod installed but no pic. Were they suppose to come over from the main site?

:dontknow:

The db for the main site is good now. The reason why you don't have any images from the gallery is because there were probably never copied over to the test site. When I created the test site I didn't copy any files over from the main site to see how well things would install on their own.

Quote from: Skhilled on February 05, 2012, 11:18:11 AM
The db for the main site is good now. The reason why you don't have any images from the gallery is because there were probably never copied over to the test site. When I created the test site I didn't copy any files over from the main site to see how well things would install on their own.

  Ok I was wondering. I can install other pic. on it alright

  Did you want to try and see what can be done about the arcade next when you get time?

On the live site or test site? I thought I fixed it on the test site.

  On the main site

Done! :)

  That is neat. I've been so worried over that. Thank you

:happy: :happy:

  Did ya see where I've been playing on the test site? I'm learning, Thanks to you and your board for helping me

:bow: :bow:

You're welcome. There's lots more to come here. ;)

  What is   Adk Back To Top    and    Adk Top Karma 1.0  ?

Not sure... ADK are the people who created ADK portal and ADK blog. So, it's one of their mods. Just go to SMF mods and look it up by typing the names in the search.

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/

  Ok! More trouble. When you and I was messing with the shout box sound the other day on the home site. I though it was working. It is not. What I do have is sound that comes on when ever you change a page. That I don't like at all. I uninstalled shout box sound mod and the sound is still there. I don't know where it is coming from???

:dontknow:

I found it  :groan:

:banghead: :hah:

Sometimes it seems to work while other times it does not.  :dontknow:

Quote from: Skhilled on February 03, 2012, 04:36:38 PM
1.  Download Notepad++ and install it, not Windows Notepad. Never use Windows Notepad or Microsoft Word for editing files (in case you are using it). :)

2.  Extract the files from the Logo Changer.zip file (I think that is the file you are trying to use) into a directory on your hard drive.

3.  Open Notepad++ and open the package-info.xml file from the .zip of Logo Changer. I think it should be:

Code Select Expand

<install for="2.0 RC5, 2.0.2>

And not:

Code Select Expand

<install for="2.0 RC5-2.0.2>

4.  You can then edit and resave the file.

5.  You will then need to rezip the file with the new saved file in it OR drop and drag the newly saved file into the logochanger.zip file to update it.

It will then be ready for use. You can try it on your test site.

btw, db collations are now changed for the main site. :)

Ok I sent the file to doc. then I extracted it. Made the changes in notepad++. But! I can get it to 4.  You can then edit and resave the file.

5.  You will then need to rezip the file with the new saved file in it OR drop and drag the newly saved file into the logochanger.zip file to update it.

I know it has to be something simple I'm doing wrong, but I worked with it for hrs yesterday and couldn't find out what.

:banghead:

Copy the newly saved file to the same directory that the zip is in and then drag and drop it into the zip so it will update it.

You can also just select all of the files you extracted including the newly saved file and then add them to a new zip file then install it.

EDIT: You do know how to drag and drop right?

  I will work with it today and see what I can do. Thank you

:happy:

You do know how to drag and drop right?

  Yes I do. AND! I did it  :happy: Look at the arcade skin on the test site

:happy:

Looks good and no errors in the log for it.  :bow:

Sorry, but I was busy buying a new lens for my camera.  :dancebun:

  I don't know what happen. I got a blank page when I go to admin. and games  :groan:  On the home site

:disgust: :banghead:

You need to be a bit more specific. Which site and what did you do?

EDIT: Ok, I see it is the live site. I can see that you've installed a few themes.

  I was in FZ deleteing games that were bad on the arcade. I got a blank page *again* on games in admin.-arcade-games I don't know what I did and I don't know how to fix it

:dontknow: :'( :'(

1. Always backup your file before deleting, installing, or uninstalling anything. If something goes wrong you can just upload the backup files to fix it.

2. BUT...I just looked at your sever via ftp. I "think" you mistakenly moved some directories into the /arcade directory. The problem is I'm not totally sure where they all came from. There should only be games in there but there are quite a few directories that should not be in there as they are not games. You even have a /Games and a /cgi-bin directory in there. The only subdirectory that should be in there should be/gamedata and the games under it. Take a look and see.

I notice some files from "AV Arcade" ??? I have no idea what that is.

This is why I mentioned early on about you moving your forum to a subdirectory such as  * Link no longer valid, for example. Then everything will make more sense as everything that goes in your forum would be in the /forum subdirectory. If you add things in /public_html and your forum is not in a subdirectory you take a chance on adding something with the same directory or file names and it will overwrite your forum directories and files.

If you look at your browser's bar you can see this site is at * Link no longer valid . It is in a subdirectory. I know to not add anything in the /docs directory that has nothing to do with this forum. I do have other forums and each has their own subdirectory.

You can create a redirect either in cPanel or in an index.html file that will automatically redirect your users to the site like in the following forum.

(https://www.skhilled.com[/url)

  You are more experience at this then any I know, so if that is what I need to do, would you do it for me? I have no idea what, or how to do it

:-[ :-[

Like I said, I'm not sure what you did but can only assume that you've moved some directories. I'm not familiar with your server as I've only been on it a few times. So, I'm not sure what went where.

But...I can move your forum to get things started on the right foot. After moving it, starting over would be the best thing to get rid of anything that is not needed...uploading all new SMF files. I think I've told you this when I first came to your site but this will make your forum like new. You will keep all of the same pm's, posts, users, etc. Just no themes and mods installed.

But you must find out what themes and mods you are going to use and they MUST be designed to work with SMF 2.0.2. You have a lot of work in front of you. You are the admin and must make the decisions for the site. This means choosing the themes and mods and checking to see if others are having problems for them and if there are any fixes for those problems.

When you choose a theme or mod you have to read up on it. Sometimes, it looks nice but if the creator does not answer or fix problems then you'll know you are in for problems as well. Themes and mods with good comments are usually keepers. But play with them on your test site first. You may decide that you do not like them because they are too complex or something else. It will save you the trouble later. ;)

Quote from: Skhilled on February 08, 2012, 09:44:15 AM
Sorry, but I was busy buying a new lens for my camera.  :dancebun:

Got my new lens today! It was guaranteed for delivery for tomorrow. Amazon rocks!!!  :dancebun:

Quote from: Skhilled on February 09, 2012, 09:48:13 AM
Like I said, I'm not sure what you did but can only assume that you've moved some directories. I'm not familiar with your server as I've only been on it a few times. So, I'm not sure what went where.

But...I can move your forum to get things started on the right foot. After moving it, starting over would be the best thing to get rid of anything that is not needed...uploading all new SMF files. I think I've told you this when I first came to your site but this will make your forum like new. You will keep all of the same pm's, posts, users, etc. Just no themes and mods installed.

But you must find out what themes and mods you are going to use and they MUST be designed to work with SMF 2.0.2. You have a lot of work in front of you. You are the admin and must make the decisions for the site. This means choosing the themes and mods and checking to see if others are having problems for them and if there are any fixes for those problems.

When you choose a theme or mod you have to read up on it. Sometimes, it looks nice but if the creator does not answer or fix problems then you'll know you are in for problems as well. Themes and mods with good comments are usually keepers. But play with them on your test site first. You may decide that you do not like them because they are too complex or something else. It will save you the trouble later. ;)

  Ok, I'm tired of the site messing up on me ever time I turn around. Lets go ahead and move it and start over. please

:'( :'(

Moving the site is the easy part. Starting over will take a little time to install all of the themes and mods. Best you figure out which themes and mods you want to use first. :)

I also have an idea. I'll recreate the test site so that it has nothing on it. This way you can learn how to do it too. I'll do this after I move the site. Moving the site is easy.

1.  Backup everything on your computer...just in case you accidentally hit the delete button or something. Been there, done that.  :rofl1: Create a directory on your computer that will ONLY hold your forum and database files. You can leave a backup on the server too just in case you lose the one on your computer. Better safe than sorry.

2.  You just copy all of the files (only the forum, theme, and mod files) to a subdirectory.

3.  Get repair_settings.php (//http://) from SMF.org. When you run it it will reset your URL's in the forum so everything will point to the new subdirectory. You still may have to set a few on the mods like the arcade's path's manually.

4.  Upload it to the forum's root directory then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site", of course, is the actual URL including the new directory.

Then you will be all set and the move will be complete.  :cool2: Do not do this to your live site. Do it to the test site all you want. If you trash it, it can be easily rebuilt and will give you lots of practice.

Quote from: Skhilled on February 10, 2012, 07:08:14 AM
Moving the site is the easy part. Starting over will take a little time to install all of the themes and mods. Best you figure out which themes and mods you want to use first. :)

I also have an idea. I'll recreate the test site so that it has nothing on it. This way you can learn how to do it too. I'll do this after I move the site. Moving the site is easy.

1.  Backup everything on your computer...just in case you accidentally hit the delete button or something. Been there, done that.  :rofl1: Create a directory on your computer that will ONLY hold your forum and database files. You can leave a backup on the server too just in case you lose the one on your computer. Better safe than sorry.

2.  You just copy all of the files (only the forum, theme, and mod files) to a subdirectory.

3.  Get repair_settings.php (//http://) from SMF.org. When you run it it will reset your URL's in the forum so everything will point to the new subdirectory. You still may have to set a few on the mods like the arcade's path's manually.

4.  Upload it to the forum's root directory then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site", of course, is the actual URL including the new directory.

Then you will be all set and the move will be complete.  :cool2: Do not do this to your live site. Do it to the test site all you want. If you trash it, it can be easily rebuilt and will give you lots of practice.

  Ok! I love the new test board. It looks like ever thing is working just right. The above post is way above my head. I'm going to try and do what you said, but its going to be just trial and error. I know you must be getting tried of me but belive me you have taught me more in the last few weeks then anyone ever before

:bow: :bow:

Test sites are just that...for testing. Do not worry about trashing it or making mistakes. If it gets beyond repair, just make a new one. Trust me, just doing that (trashing it and rebuilding it) will teach you a great deal. Embrace the fact that you will trash it and it's ok. It's not your live site. ;)

Oops! I forgot to mention...the fastest and easiest way to move your site is in cPanel's File Manager.

1.  Create a new directory.

2.  Select the /stump (test forum) directory and click on copy.

3.  Type in the new directory you just created.

Then upload repair_settings.php to the new directory, run it, follow it and you're done. :)

  I think this is going to be one that you are going to have to walk me thru it. I've never used C panel. I made another folder for stumpburner and after that I don't know how or what to do.
  I tried to download *repair_settings.php* and all I get is a blank page

:groan:

OK, it's easy. Since you already know how to create a new folder the rest is a piece of cake. Go to public_html in File Manager on the left side of the screen. Create a new folder in it.

Click on the /stumptest folder on the right side (do not open it) then click copy at the top. A little box will come up asking where. Make sure that it says /public_html/new_folder (or whatever you named it) and it will copy all of the files to it. You can go to the new folder and see all of your new files. You may have to click on "reload" to see it.

Are you saying that you cannot download repair_settings.php or you cannot get it to work?


Are you saying that you cannot download repair_settings.php or you cannot get it to work?

Yes All I get is a blank page

:dontknow:

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 08:17:23 AM
OK, it's easy. Since you already know how to create a new folder the rest is a piece of cake. Go to public_html in File Manager on the left side of the screen. Create a new folder in it.

Click on the /stumptest folder on the right side (do not open it) then click copy at the top. A little box will come up asking where. Make sure that it says /public_html/new_folder (or whatever you named it) and it will copy all of the files to it. You can go to the new folder and see all of your new files. You may have to click on "reload" to see it.

Are you saying that you cannot download repair_settings.php or you cannot get it to work?

Ok I got all that done. Now what?

:-[ :-[

You can see all of the files in the new folder? If so, that's it except for running repair_settings.php.

Crap! Sorry, now i see what the problem is...me. I did not put in the correct URL for repair_settings.php.  :groan:

http://download.simplemachines.org/index.php?thanks;filename=repair_settings.php

When you run it just choose the "recommended" settings at the top and make sure you click each blue link at the bottom. :)

  I downloaded it and installed it. Now how do I open it and run it?

:dontknow:

repair_settings.php? You don't install it. Again, just upload it to your forum's root directory (the one you copied every thing to) and then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site" is the full url for the new directory.

I see what you're doing wrong. I just looked in FTP. You've got /stumpburner/stumptest/files.

It should be /stumpburner/files...just copy the file to the new folder. I think /stumpburner is the new folder, right?

  I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I tried what you said and it tells me there is one already there

:dontknow:

* Link no longer valid

That is where you put the files. You copied the folder AND the files to the new folder you created. You should have only copied the files to it. Go to that link and that is where it is.

Basically, you just need to move the files up one level to /stumpburner. You do not need /stumptest inside of /stumpburner. Just delete everything and start over. Practice makes perfect. It is a lot easier than it sounds once you do it.

Create a folder then copy all of the files to it...not the main folder that they are in but everything under it. You want to copy everything in the /stumptest folder but NOT the /stumptest folder itself to the new folder. Just open /stumptest in File manger and click selct all to select all of the folders and files in it then copy them.

Ok Here I go again. How do I delete the stumpburner folder in the html? Then I start over and just copy the stumpburner test files to the new stumpburner folder? Then do the same with the repair file?

:dontknow:

Delete it in cPanel's file manager or don't delete it but delete everything in it. Then copy the files from /stumptest then upload repair_settings.php and run it.

  Ok Would you look and see if I got it right. I don't know if I got the repair thing right . I might of crashed the test site also?

:dontknow:

You've got it right!  :dancebun:

Now you just need to upload repair_settings.php to /stumpburner and run it. :)

  I've got it in stumpburner. How do I run it. I can't get it to do anything at all

:dontknow:

You really need to write things down or print them out. LOL

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 11:38:41 AM
repair_settings.php? You don't install it. Again, just upload it to your forum's root directory (the one you copied every thing to) and then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site" is the full url for the new directory.

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 01:20:50 PM
You really need to write things down or print them out. LOL

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 11:38:41 AM
repair_settings.php? You don't install it. Again, just upload it to your forum's root directory (the one you copied every thing to) and then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site" is the full url for the new directory.

I seen this. I upload it to stumpburner. It shows to be in there. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I've went back serval times over what you have told me but I guess I'm doing something wrong.

Again, just upload it to your forum's root directory (the one you copied every thing to)   *stumpburner*  I did that

and then run: http://your_site.com/reapir_settings.php. "your_site" is the full url for the new directory.

This I don't understand how to do

:dontknow:

In this case, it would be:

https://  www.stumpburner.com /stumpburner /repair_settings.php

You must upload it to the new /stumpburner folder you created.

After you are done you can delete repair_settings.php BUT only after things are set properly or you'll have to upload it again. Yes, you will see a blaring sign on your page saying to remove it but only people logged in can see it. Don't worry about it.

  Ok I clicked on that link and run it. Is that all I do now?

:dontknow:

almost...

Go to Themes and Layout -> Theme Settings. You'll see that'll of the custom themes have error messages in red. At the bottom of the screen click on "Attempt to reset all themes" to fix them.

Certain mods like the arcade will need their paths updated. You'll have to change the old path to the new. In this case, it will be changing /stumptest to /stumpburner in the path settings so it points to the right folder for games. :)

Other mods like a gallery, etc. that have a url/path setting will need to be changed as well but on this test site you do not have any. :)

You can now delete the /stumptest folder since you've moved the site and it works. :)

Oops...after all of the then remove Repair_settings.php. Do this a few times and you'll see that it only takes 10-15 minutes, tops, to move a forum of any size. ;)

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 02:15:49 PM
almost...

Go to Themes and Layout -> Theme Settings. You'll see that'll of the custom themes have error messages in red. At the bottom of the screen click on "Attempt to reset all themes" to fix them.

Certain mods like the arcade will need their paths updated. You'll have to change the old path to the new. In this case, it will be changing /stumptest to /stumpburner in the path settings so it points to the right folder for games. :)

Other mods like a gallery, etc. that have a url/path setting will need to be changed as well but on this test site you do not have any. :)

You can now delete the /stumptest folder since you've moved the site and it works. :)

Go to Themes and Layout -> Theme Settings. You'll see that'll of the custom themes have error messages in red. At the bottom of the screen click on "Attempt to reset all themes" to fix them.

Did that, But I didn't see any in red

Certain mods like the arcade will need their paths updated. You'll have to change the old path to the new. In this case, it will be changing /stumptest to /stumpburner in the path settings so it points to the right folder for games. :)

I'm lost again

Other mods like a gallery, etc. that have a url/path setting will need to be changed as well but on this test site you do not have any. :)

Same  I'm lost

:dontknow:

I can see it...

https://  www.stumpburner.com /stumpburner /index.php?action=admin;area=theme;sa=admin;sa=list;

Notice the page that is on.

Now notice what is in red:

Quote(warning, this path is not correct!)

Click on "Attempt to reset all themes at the bottom of that page to correct them.

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 02:39:29 PM
I can see it...

https://  www.stumpburner.com /stumpburner /index.php?action=admin;area=theme;sa=admin;sa=list;

Notice the page that is on.

Now notice what is in red:

Quote(warning, this path is not correct!)

Are you talking about the test site?

:dontknow:

Click on "Attempt to reset all themes at the bottom of that page to correct them.

Click on the link to see... then look at the url to see what site it is. It is the new site you just moved.

The link tells you what site it is...especially this part: * Link no longer valid

The old test site was:

* Link no longer valid

  I go to the links that you show and I don;t get the site on either. I go here https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum) and it come up and all the themes are working and showing all right

:dontknow:

you are not clicking on the link I gave you. Look at the links! They are different. Here's the one I posted:

* Link no longer valid

Here's the one you just posted:

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum)

Pay attention! They are very different! ;)

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 03:12:24 PM
you are not clicking on the link I gave you. Look at the links! They are different. Here's the one I posted:

* Link no longer valid

Here's the one you just posted:

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum)

Pay attention! They are very different! ;)

Yes I went there, and I can't get the page to come up. Its all in one line strait down. I also went to the other link you gave me * Link no longer valid and the same thing there. But! It show the themes in a line and I did click on repair themes and it didn't do any thing. Please don't get mad at me. I am trying very hard

:dontknow:

:dontknow:

I'm not getting mad at you. Just trying to make you see the differences. :)

What browser are you using? And what version? I'm using Firefox 10.0. Try clearing your browser's cache by holding down the CRTL button and pressing F5. That might make you see it.

URL's will always tell you what site you are at and what page your are on at that site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum) - means you are viewing the forum at your live site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=arcade (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=arcade) - means you are viewing the arcade at your live site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/ (https://www.stumpburner.com/)stumpburner/index.php?action=pm - means you are viewing personal messages at your test site.

Anything after the first / will tell you that you are in a subdirectory.

Anything after the "index?action=" will tell you what page you are on. ;)

View a few different pages on any forum and you'll notice the differences. :)

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 03:34:26 PM
I'm not getting mad at you. Just trying to make you see the differences. :)

What browser are you using? And what version? I'm using Firefox 10.0. Try clearing your browser's cache by holding down the CRTL button and pressing F5. That might make you see it.

Does the same. I did get the arcade skin back on the home site but the arcage game page is blank like it was before you fixed it last time

:dontknow:

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 03:42:00 PM
URL's will always tell you what site you are at and what page your are on at that site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=forum) - means you are viewing the forum at your live site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=arcade (https://www.stumpburner.com/index.php?action=arcade) - means you are viewing the arcade at your live site.

https://www.stumpburner.com/ (https://www.stumpburner.com/)stumpburner/index.php?action=pm - means you are viewing personal messages at your test site.

Anything after the first / will tell you that you are in a subdirectory.

Anything after the "index?action=" will tell you what page you are on. ;)

View a few different pages on any forum and you'll notice the differences. :)

Thats cool. See! I can learn something  :happy:

:happy:

  I'm going to go lay down awhile. I'm starting to hurt really bad. Its hell to get old and all shot up   :groan:

Quote from: beast on February 11, 2012, 03:45:33 PM

Quote from: Skhilled on February 11, 2012, 03:34:26 PM
I'm not getting mad at you. Just trying to make you see the differences. :)

What browser are you using? And what version? I'm using Firefox 10.0. Try clearing your browser's cache by holding down the CRTL button and pressing F5. That might make you see it.

Does the same. I did get the arcade skin back on the home site but the arcage game page is blank like it was before you fixed it last time

:dontknow:

That is because you are getting the sites confused. We are NOT working on your live site at:

https://www.stumpburners.com (https://www.stumpburners.com)

We are working on:

* Link no longer valid

Nothing we did today had anything to do with the live site...only the test sites.

I have to run out for awhile but will be back later. :)

  Ok I clicked on reset themes and it didn't do any thing. Here's what I get when I go to the site

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I don't know what is going on

:dontknow:

There is no change because you did not copy all of the themes from /stumptest to /stumpburner. Look either in FTP or cPanel's File Manager. The only themes are core and default.

After you copy them then click on "Attempt to rest all themes" again.

Sorry, the themes from your live site were never copied to /stumptest and so you couldn't copy them from there to /stumpburner. You can just delete (click the little red X) to get rid of them.

  I think I have it fixed. Take a looksee and see what ya think

:happy: :hah:

Perfect! Now you can delete /stumptest. Why? Both forums are connected to the same database. What you do in one will affect the other...not to mention you can be easily confused. LOL

Then you are done! Not so hard, huh?

  Ok, I got the same blank page back on my Games arcade site   *admin, arcade, games*   on the home site. I don't know what I'm doing to keep getting it. What did you do last time to fix it?

:dontknow:

PS  By the way. I had never used C Panel before. I think after I learn more about it, it will be easier then FZ

I never fixed the blank page. I only fixed it so the games would upload and install. You did the blank page after that. You've never told me exactly what you've done when that happened.

You can use cPanel's File Manager like you Windows File Manager. If you know how to copy, move, extract and compress files you can easily use File Manager. It goes the same things.

cPanel is good for some things while FTP is better for others.

cPanel is good for:

1.  Copying and moving large files in a blink.
2.  Upload a zip file and extract the files very easily. For instance, if your site gets messed up, you can just delete the files and upload the SMF upgrade zip (not update!) to your forum's root folder and extract it. Your site will be like new and still retain all of the users, pm's posts, etc. You just need to install themes and mods.

FTP is good for:

1. Uploading small files and large files. You can upload many files at once although it will take awhile. cPanel can only upload up to 3 files at once. ;)

cPanel will not overwrite files but FTP will if you set it to. That's good for updating older files to newer versions.

  Can you fix the blank page? I was in FZ deleting some games when it happen. I must of deleted something wrong

:dontknow:

Not sure but it seems like you deleted more than just games...or possibly move folders.

I'll take a look.

Not sure what you did exactly. I uploaded all new files so it should have worked but something is still not right. I even fixed a lot of the file permissions.

The only thing I can say is to start over with it...the whole site. This way you will know everything is working as it should. Then, if you mess it up you can fix it. LOL

  The media don't have any pic. on it. It tells me this

This copy of Aeva Media has an incorrect path set for the data folder. If you are the admin, make sure it is updated in your settings. Otherwise, contact them and have a good laugh. But not too much, it would be cruel.

:dontknow:

Sorry, lost my internet but it's back now.

Aeva media had a misspelling in the path...my fault.

  What is    httpBL mod?

  Also, I run into a page some where and lost it. But it show a repair for all the diff. problems you could have on a game. Do you know which one I'm talking about. I think if I could find that just maybe I could learn how to repair them

:dontknow:

btw, I set your forum's registration to "email activation" instead of immediate activation. Why? anyone can register and do a lot of damage before you can get a chance to do anything. With email activation, a person who registers must use an email address and will get an email with a link that they must click in order to register. Some stupid bots cannot do this so it will block them.

The 2 mods below take this a step further. They compare they email and IP addresses of them to see if they are spammers that are already listed as spammers, etc.  :cool2:

httpBL and Stop spammer are anti-spammer/hacker mods. Here's a quote from my Security Mods article:

Quotehttp:BL - This mod uses Project Honey Pot.org's database of email/info harvesters, comment spammers, spam servers and dictionary attackers to flag people/bots from registering on your site. It will actually prevent those found in it's db from registering. It is always wise to check anyone registering (even if they pass the check) to be sure.

You should register for an account at Project Honey Pot's site to add certain files to your site to help in the install process. Also, to add bots, spammers, etc. and to add people/bots to the database. This will not only help you but will help anyone else who uses this mod. There is also a lot of great info there about protecting your site.

Stop Forum Spam - This mod uses Stop Forum Spam.com's database to flag registering people/bots. It will put those found in its db into the "Awaiting Approval" list for your approval. You must add new bots/spammers into the db at the stopforumspam.com website.

You should register for an account at Stop Forum Spam's site to add new bots, etc. to help in the process and to add people/bots to the database. This will not only help you but will help anyone else who uses this mod.

Stop Spammer - This mod also uses Stop Forum Spam.com's database to flag registering people/bots. It will put those found in its db into the "Awaiting Approval" list for your approval. BUT you can also add them to the db from within SMF!

You should register for an account at Stop Forum Spam's site as noted above.

You'll need to register at:

https://www.stopforumspam.com/ (https://www.stopforumspam.com/)
https://www.projecthoneypot.org/index.php (https://www.projecthoneypot.org/index.php)

You'll get an API key that you'll need to enter into the settings. httpBL mod will automatically block anyone that is in their database of spammers, hackers, email harvesters, etc. Stop Spammer will allow them to register but will put them in the "awaiting activation" list so you can decide if you want them to register or not. You can also report them to the database with one click! If you do find spammers, etc. please report them so everyone can benefit from it.

Quote from: beast on February 15, 2012, 08:31:50 AM
Also, I run into a page some where and lost it. But it show a repair for all the diff. problems you could have on a game. Do you know which one I'm talking about. I think if I could find that just maybe I could learn how to repair them

:dontknow:

You mean how to fix games with gamedata files?

* Link no longer valid

  I wanted to let you know that I might be out for a while. There was a death in the family and I don't know whats going to happen.

  What I would like to say. On all the post that you show me how to move my site and all that. It would really be good for some one like me to come to your site and see it on your front page where they could go to it and see 1. 2. 3. See Spot Jump. All on one post.
  I know you have taught me a lot of diff. stuff. I know if others had the chance, they would love to know about this site

:happy: :hah:

Quote from: beast on February 16, 2012, 07:58:38 AM
  I wanted to let you know that I might be out for a while. There was a death in the family and I don't know whats going to happen.

I am SO sorry to hear this. I will pray for you and your family.  :(

Quote from: beast on February 16, 2012, 07:58:38 AM
  What I would like to say. On all the post that you show me how to move my site and all that. It would really be good for some one like me to come to your site and see it on your front page where they could go to it and see 1. 2. 3. See Spot Jump. All on one post.
  I know you have taught me a lot of diff. stuff. I know if others had the chance, they would love to know about this site

:happy: :hah:

Sounds like I've got to make another tutorial...good idea!  :bow:

  How come when I go to fire fox and put https://www.stumpburner.com/forum (https://www.stumpburner.com/forum) in. It says there isn't one? Also when I go to the old site. Isn't suppose to take me to the new one?

:dontknow:

Quote from: beast on February 20, 2012, 08:53:12 AM
How come when I go to fire fox and put http://www.stumpburner.com/forum in. It says there isn't one?

What exactly did it say? I don't what you mean by "there isn't one".

If this only happens in Firefox then something is not right or not set properly with your Firefox.

Quote from: beast on February 20, 2012, 08:53:12 AM
Also when I go to the old site. Isn't suppose to take me to the new one?

:dontknow:

Yes, it is. I also left you specific instructions on what to do if it does not work by the next day. I just checked the cPanel redirect again and it is set properly but it is not working as it should. You'll have to contact your hosting about it.

  I contacted them and they said it was working perfect. They are doing some more checking. I'll let ya know what they come up with. I tried it on IE and got the same

:dontknow:

Something might be going on with your PC. It works for me. Try clearing your cache by holding down CRTL and pressing F5 while holding the CRTL key.

  Its working now. I got no idia what was wrong  :rofl1:

:laugh: :hah:

If you do something to your site you should clear the smf cache as well as your browser's cache if nothing has changed. :)

  How do I get into my FZ for the new site?

:dontknow:

Same as before except go to that subdirectory. Everything above that subdirectory has nothing to do with your site. ;)

 

  I was installing games and it went to a blank page. It tells me

https://www.stumpburner.com/forum/index.php?action=admin;area=managegames; (https://www.stumpburner.com/forum/index.php?action=admin;area=managegames;)

This has happen to me a few times before and I would like to know how to fix it myself. I'm getting ashamed to keep asking someone to fix it for me

:groan: :pullhair: :brat:

What exactly did you do? I'm not sure how to fix something when I don't know how it was broken.

What games? What kind of games? How did you try installing them?

Quote from: Skhilled on February 21, 2012, 10:48:53 PM
What exactly did you do? I'm not sure how to fix something when I don't know how it was broken.

What games? What kind of games? How did you try installing them?

  I went to admin. arcade and then games. I was installing games and ever thing was going alright. Then when I went to install certain other game it took me to a blank page. Go there and you can see what I mean. This has happen to me 4 or 5 times. Ozzie has fixed it before but I'm ashamed to ask him again. I just wish I knew how to fix it myself because I know its going to happen to me again

:groan:

Quote from: Skhilled on February 21, 2012, 10:48:53 PM
What games? What kind of games?

Well, whatever happened it's not doing it now. I think Ozzie may have fixed it.

  I guess he did. Its working good now. I still wish I knew how to fix it myself,

:dontknow:

If you will please answer my questions I might be able to figure it out and tell you. I ask them so I can at least narrow down what could be the problem and hopefully find a fix so it does not happen again.

Knowing what game you installed is important because there could be a problem with the game itself...if this is happening when you try to install the same game.

Knowing what type of game you are installing will also help for the same reasons.

Knowing exactly how you installed the game...same reasons.

Pinpointing these things might even lead to the discovery of a bug in the arcade. But I can't fix anything if I do not know how it was broken. You must log what you do and how you do it as well as explaining any onscreen errors as well as any errors in the forum log. those 2 things will help you and help those that are trying to help you. This is exactly the reason for the "Changelog". ;)

  Ok I went to admin. and permissions and check ever ones. They can all play the games except guest. I found out what I was doing wrong to get the blank page, and how to fix it. I am learning so much I can't believe it. The best thing I have learn is, take your time, and check ever thing out before you start doing any changes.

Hey! Thank you

You're welcome, but I still don't know what you did to get the blank page!  :rofl1:

  I was installing some games. One or more of them *3 of them* were corrupt, or something wrong with them. Ozzie told me all you have to do is go to your game package and delete them.  I haven't got to do it myself yet but I tried ever thing else and it didn't work so it makes sence

:banghead:

I figured it had to be something wrong with the game(s) you were trying to install cause nothing else made sense.

  Whats the link to my test site. ?

:dontknow:

https://www.stumpburner.com/stumpburner (https://www.stumpburner.com/stumpburner)

  I am sick. I went to install a game on my home site .... acresofgoldv32 ....  And I get this ....   Unable to move directories from "/home/stumpbur/public_html/forum/Games/acresofgoldv32/gamedata" to "/home/stumpbur/public_html/forum/arcade/gamedata/acresofgoldv32". Please do it manually!

  I use to go to FZ and check and find the game and delete it. I can't even find the game now so I don't know where to go or what. Ozzie said the other day on the blank page I got on it to go to game package. I can't even find that. I need someone too take me by the hand and lead me thru it step by step.

I've really been busy with the wife and Doc. lately but I'll try and catch you in the morning

:dontknow:

Look up the post (or was it a pm) I gave you for the game I installed and told you that you must make sure that you do it that way.

The problem is that you do not have a directory and/or files in the correct directories. Remember, some of the files go in /Games while some of the same ones go into /arcade.

  So how can I install games with out it messing up ever time? And if it does. How do I fix it? I install over 700 game, and now I can't do even one. I'm sorry but maybe I just need a little more instructions. I get so disgusted when I think I've learn something and it turns out I didn't.

:dontknow: :groan:

You have 2 arcade choices...SMF Arcade (the official that you are using now) or Underdog's version (the unofficial version):

* Link no longer valid

With the official arcade you must copy some of the files manually to the /arcade directory for each game as I've shown you before.

Underdog's version has a built in tar uploader that will do it for you. Unfortunately, it is no longer maintained by him. It will work for SMF 2.0.2, but he said he has no plans for further updates after that one. So, when SMF upgrades again it may or may not work and you might be on your own.

I will be making a tutorial for manually installing those types of games, eventually. Either way, with SMF Arcade you will still have to manually copy the files into the correct directories. With Underdog's version you will have to either:

1.  Delete the games and reinstall them. This way will make installing them easier but you'll still a lot of work deleting them all first and then reinstalling again.

or

2.  Fix them the same way you have to if using SMF Arcade.

No matter what you do, you'll have your hands full for quite awhile with 700 games. The only thing I can suggest is to uninstall SMF Arcade on your test site and install Underdog's and see how it goes for you.

Installing Gamedata Games (https://www.docskillz.com/docs/index.php?page=page500)

  I see now where I got the blank page from. I don't know how to do it correctly yep but I will play with it on the test site and learn how to do it. That tuter is going to help a lot of people. Thank You

:happy: :hah:

You are welcome. :)

I totally forgot! You can add Underdog's PDL hack to install gamedata games easily. ;D But you might have to emulate it.

* Link no longer valid

Quote from: Skhilled on March 13, 2012, 09:50:57 AM
I totally forgot! You can add Underdog's PDL hack to install gamedata games easily. ;D But you might have to emulate it.

* Link no longer valid

  I cleck on that and get this

Take Over By TN_Scorpion Ft g3mb3lz

:rofl1:

Hacked again! LMAO!!!

Niko and his multisite mods and his coding on that site has gotten that site hacked more times and anyone else I can remember!!! And I was just there earlier!
I've got the zip and can add it here. It is also at Underdog's forum...I think. I'll add it to the downloads later.

I'm going for a short walk...be back in a few...

  I know you have told me how to do it. But! I can't get it right, on putting a banner up where it will take you to the site. Do you put * Link no longer valid     Hi light it and then put it in   * Link no longer valid

I've tried it ever way I can and it still don't come out right

You can even do it here. See my sig? Hold your mouse over it and you can see it is a link.

1.  Go to edit the block (or just do it here first but click on "preview" for your post...same thing)

2.  Click on the banner to highlight it

3.  Click on the little globe

4.  Add the url.

Here it is a little different. You must put "=" and the url after the "L" in [url] but before the right bracket. Like this: [url=http://www.docskillz.com/docs]

At your site a little box will popup asking for the url. Enter it and it will work.

You can also do it manually but entering this bbc code:

[url=http://www.skhilled.com/docs][img]http://www.docskillz.com/skhilled_sig.jpg[/img][/url]

Just put the location of the images in the img tags.

Look in your profile here. I did the same to your sig but it has center tags around it to keep it centered. No need for the url under the banner. ;)

  Here is what I did on my site to make it work. I put

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/knothead_2008/banners/beastwarani.gif?t=1240230980) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh37/knothead_2008/banners/beastwarani.gif?t=1240230980)

It works, now I can go change the banners that has the link below the banner. I thank you again

:happy: :happy:

No problem. :)

  When would be a good day to get with you so we can walk thru your mod on installing games? It makes sense, but I kind of lose it in some things and need a little more * LOOK STUPID, I SAID DO IT THIS WAY *  :rofl1: If you could find a time to hold me by the hand on this, I would owe you another thank you on top of about 10,000 others I owe you.  :-[ :-[

:brat: :banghead:

The gamedata games? Did you install the pdl hack I posted?

It is best for you to install this version of the arcade AND the PDL hack if just the PDL hack doesn't work for you.

[* Links no longer valid

As a test, I installed the unofficial one yesterday and it installed gamedata files flawlessly! I haven't tried the pdl yet but UD said it does work.

  I won't be doing much for a few days. I'm not in the best of health. :'( :'(

:banghead: :groan:

We'll be here when you get back.

Hey buddy, I go to either one of these and I get a bunch of games to down load. I don't get no arcade mod or anything like that

:dontknow:

I don't think you are looking at the right thing or something is going on with your browser. They these direct links.

* Links no longer valid

  I've been working on the arcade and got this on my installing games.

Unable to move directories from "/home/stumpbur/public_html/forum/Games/acresofgoldv32/gamedata" to "/home/stumpbur/public_html/forum/arcade/gamedata/acresofgoldv32". Please do it manually!   

I got this before and went in and fixed it. I can't find it any where. I got my test site messed up also. I know I've been a lot of trouble. But you have taught me more in the last month or two then I've learn in the last 10 years. I also know you haven't ask for any $ or anything. I would like to send a small gift after the 1st of the month. Kind of saying   Thank You

:happy:

Did you ever download and install either of the 2 links from my last post?

  Ok I went to both of those links. All I get is your front page. I went to...Installing Gamedata Games... It way above my head. I think I might know what you are talking about, but I know I don't know how to do it.
 
  I installed arcade 2.5 on my test site also. I don't even know which kind of game will install on them. or even how to check to see what kind of game that will. I know that it has to be 644 ? but how do I check it before I try and install it?

:dontknow:

My Bad! something weird is going on here...I'll have to investigate it. But these links will work.

This link is for Underdog's arcade and does not need the 2nd link. You must uninstall the old arcade first.

https://www.docskillz.com/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item44 (https://www.docskillz.com/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item44)

This link is to be used with your currently installed arcade:

https://www.docskillz.com/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item45 (https://www.docskillz.com/index.php?action=tpmod;dl=item45)

They will work now.  :baghead:

  Ok, I did like you said. I think I followed the instructions right. I still can't load games. When you get time would you take a looksee and see where I am going wrong? Please

:dontknow: :groan:

But what did you do...what did you install? You are not making yourself clear.

I just looked. I'm not sure what you are doing but a lot of the .gifs for the games are not showing.

Wait! You have Jeza skin mod installed. I didn't realize you had the skin installed. My suggestion would be to uninstall all 3 and install Underdog's mod as it works for the gamedata files. As for the skin, it may be causing the problem (it is outdated) or the pdl did not install properly.

  Well! I really screw up the test site now and I see where it screw up the main site also, I was trying to install ...SMF_Arcade-2.5_RC2.zip:... on the test site but it messed both sites up

:groan: :banghead: :brat:

Not sure what you mean by it screwed up both sites...

Rebuild the test site. It will be a good learning experience. ;)

  OK, Bare with me please. On my home site I have

10.    SMF Arcade    2.5    
11.    SMF Arcade v2.5 PDL Package

installed

On my test site, I have

2.5 RC1.1D

that you installed after I messed it up last time

What do I need to do where I can install games of both types without messing the site up. I know you have told me diff things and I must have a mental block cause its just not restering

:dontknow: :groan:

You don't have to remember if you re-read the topic. ;)

2.5 RC1.1D will install both types of games. :)

You can still add the PDL if you'd like. It will auto post every time you install a game and allow users to download games.

Ok, I tried it on the test site and it work perfect. Should I now uninstall 2.5 and then delete, on my home site and install 2.5 RC1.1D

:happy:

Correct. :)

Please keep in mind that an odd game still may not install correctly due to the way the game was coded. But most should work without any problems. :)

  Ok on the test site I was going to update SP 2.3.4 to SP 2.3.5 I uninstalled 2.3.4 and messed it up. I went into FZ to try and fix it and found the file, but I don't know what to do with it.   :groan:  At least I'm finding out what I can't do
I humbly bow my head, turning my back and handing you the switch to start the beating  :-[ :'( :'(

:dontknow:

  If I wanted to update my SP 2.3.4 to SP 2.3.5 How would I go about it?

:dontknow:

Sorry, but I was having net problems here yesterday. :P

Beast, you have to learn to be very specific when something happens. If there is an error (onscreen or in your error logs) take a screen shot of it or write it down. If there are files involved please state which file.

Basically, you would uninstall it as usual, via Packages. If there are any "Test Failed's" it should show you what file(s) and the code needed. Same goes for installing and "Test Failed's".

  So how do I fix it?

:dontknow:

Sent you a PM at your forum.

  Ok I did it again. I was uploading games and ever thing was going perfect. I went to upload the game .....youdaconquerory32th...... when I clicked on it to open I double clicked it axadently . It showed up in the upload box so I though ever thing was alright. I tryed to upload and I now have a blank page on the game part of it. I went to CPanel and was going to delete it but I can't find it any where. Why would I get a blank white page and how do I fix it?

:groan:

Here is what I found out

  How to fix white screen/failed upload in install menu

« on: July 25, 2010, 03:32:36 AM »
Some arcade games have a large file size and can cause some versions of SMF Arcade to show a blank white screen (or a failed to upload message) when in the Arcade -->  Install menu.
This fix will also resolve the issue of when the auto install can not transfer a specific games gamedata folders contents.


Solution [1]: First try this (skip to solution [2] for gamedata files transfer issue):

    Access your site via FTP and delete the zip file of the game you were installing that caused the problem (the file will be located in the Games folder of your main directory - scroll to bottom of folder).
    Unzip the game on your computer into a folder that has the same name as the zip file (... but omit any game_  prefix - if any).
    Using your FTP platform, upload this folder to your Games directory.


Install the game:

    Proceed to your Admin --> Games panel of your site and the folder will show up in your games install list.
    Install the game into your arcade.
    If it will not install properly, proceed to solution [2]



Solution [2]: If the arcade still fails to install the game or tells you to transfer gamedata files manually:

    Access your site via FTP and delete the zip file of game you were installing that caused the problem (the file will be located in the Games folder of your main directory - scroll to bottom of folder).
    Unzip the game on your computer into a folder that has the same name as the zip file (... but omit any game_  prefix - if any).


If there was a gamedata folder (IBP v3.2 Save type):

    Cut it from the folder you created in the above step and paste it onto your desktop (removing it from the game's folder).
    Using your FTP platform, navigate to the gamedata folder on your desktop that you just created.
    You will see another folder inside that matches the game name...   Upload this folder to the following folder on your site:   arcade / gamedata


Transfer Files:

    Using your FTP platform, you must copy this game's folder from your pc/mac into your Games directory of your site.


Install the game:

    Proceed to your Admin --> Games panel of your site and the folder will show up in your games install list.
    Install the game from this list and it should work properly for you.

Glad you now know how to fix it. :)

  I don't. I can find the zip file. Dezzal fix it for me. I haven got to ask him where he founf it at. I look ever where that I know

:groan:

Oh...

  The test site has the very same blank page. I know now that I don't want to upload any games over 3 mb. If you could tell nme where to find the game zip file on there I would know how to fix it in the future.

youdaconquerory32th

:groan:

One sec...

/public_html/test/Games... it will always upload it to /Games

  Again, I was looking in the wrong place. All I had to do was look for it at the right place

:blush: :blush: :blush:

  How can I fix the games that won't res. your score?

:happy:

What is "res."...reset?

  When it won't resgester your score. Ater you play the game and it says sumit your score and you click on it and it comes up with errow and won't do it

:dontknow:

What error and what game? Or is it doing it for all games?

  Its doing it on just some of the games. I though there might be a way that I could fix them all the same way.

:groan:

The error you get should tell you what the submit scoring should be. Then you'll have to fix each one. Probably happened cause the games were not installed correctly.

  Ok I went in to my test site and uninstalled and deleted the outdated skin. Then did the same to v2.5 PDL. Then uploaded v2,5PDL and installed it. No Skin showing. When I installed it there was some that showed in the red. I don't know how to fix them.

:dontknow:

Some what in red? Please be more specific.

First, you should always uninstall the last mod you installed first. You should have uninstalled pdl then the skin.

So, ninstall the pdl mod. Then use this to manually check the code of both mods to see if they are removed.

https://www.smfhacks.com/smf-package-parser.html (https://www.smfhacks.com/smf-package-parser.html)

Then try installing the pdl mod again.

  I tried ever thing you said and it don't work. When I went to uninstall I had some in red that said it won't uninstall. You told me to make sure all the code was removed and I don't know how. I uninstalled the out dated skin and deleted it I uninstalled the v2.5 PDL and there is no skin show with it. There was some diff things show up in the failed before I installed it. Like I said, I don't know how to fix them. I tried ever thing I know. I even crashed my arcade on the test site. If you could fix it for me, I would be thankful

:groan:

You have to use the parser. It will show you what to look for and how to remove it.

A test forum is for you to learn how to fix things. As I've said before, if you break it you just recreate a new one and start over. But it is for you to learn. You will not learn if you don't even try to recreate it.

And I've told you that if you install outdated mods you are on your own.

  I tried to use it and I don't know if I'm useing it right or not cause what it tells me I still don't understand

:dontknow:

Quote from: Skhilled on July 01, 2012, 12:12:18 PM
You have to use the parser. It will show you what to look for and how to remove it.

A test forum is for you to learn how to fix things. As I've said before, if you break it you just recreate a new one and start over. But it is for you to learn. You will not learn if you don't even try to recreate it.

And I've told you that if you install outdated mods you are on your own.

  I am not worried about my test site. Like you said, I can always make another one. The outdated mod is one you told me to install and then later the PDL. I missed on uninstalling the other outdated one. I'm just trying to get this thing to work.

I did not tell you to install any outdated mod. Please read your pm's (here and on your forum), this topic (and possibly other topics you've started) and possibly topics on your forum. I know I've told you not to do it more than once for different outdated mods you've wanted to install.

The reason why I told you not to install them is because if something goes wrong you will not know how to fix it. I've stated many times, here and on other forums, that I do not install outdated mods (on my forums nor any body else's forum), do not recommend them, and do not help fix them. They are more trouble than they are worth.

Before recommending any mod I always check to see if it is outdated first.

Please re-read this topic.