Installing - from a Macintosh...

[tiger2808]

Hey, I'm the new guy...

I downloaded the phpCalendar, then ran the tester with flying colors.

I then uploaded the files, via fetch, changed my permissions, and

error...

Everytime I went to the set-up and went to the next step - it said that the files (I think it was setup/index.php, or the like) was corrupt.

I did it twice with the same results.

I am probably missing something obvious - but have no idea what it is.

Any help would be very welcomed. I've looked around on the web, and this application fits the bill to a tee... just need to be able to use it!

Thanks!:)

[ve9gra]

I'm not familiar with Fetch, but I'm pretty sure that's where your problem is. To upload the calendar, you need to follow specific instructions specifying which mode (ASCII or Binary) each file has to be transfered as.

Find these instructions in the Online Documentation (http://docs.easyphpcalendar.com/) for the ionCube Install (http://docs.easyphpcalendar.com/source/Install/ionCube.htm) as well as the Zend installation (http://docs.easyphpcalendar.com/source/Install/Zend.htm).

If Fetch doesn't allow for uploading in different modes, then you'll need to find another FTP application.

You could also use the auto-installer from any Windows machine (it's never been tested afaik but it might work inside of Wine).

[tiger2808]

My fetch upload choices were:

Automatic
Text
Raw Data
MacBinary III
BinHex
And
AppleSingle

I first uploaded all as automatic - didn't work - then upload the specific files as MacBinary III the ones that were supposed to be uploaded as Bianary and Text - the ones that were to be uploaded as ASCII.

Or could one of my choices been wrong?

[ve9gra]

Text for ASCII seems ok... but I'm leaning towards Raw Data for Binary.

[tiger2808]

Cool - I'll try it. Thanks!

[tiger2808]

Worked like a charm...

Now I have to learn about mySQL databases - but thats a battle for when I have some free time!

Thanks for the advice.

For future reference:

Using Fetch:
ASCII data can be uploaded using "Automatic" mode.
Binary data can be uploaded using "Raw Data" mode.

:clap:

[Brian]

Thanks for the information. I've added it to the knowledgbase.

[tiger2808]

So few are the opportunites for me to give back...

:clap:

Anyway - I'll let you know how the rest works out and what I come up against.

I will buy a copy as soon as I can get back to it.

Let me set-up a small scenario...

Can I:

1, have a calendar page

2, have an event listing on another page?

My idea for a spa client is to have an aerobic Class Listing + special events on the front page with a calendar on another page. I've probably seen it somewhere. But that seems feasible doesn't it?

[Brian]

Yes, you should be able to do what you described.

[chrisbarth]

FYI: For Macintosh users, the FTP application Transmit may be a better choice than Fetch. Transmit follows standard conventions in function and naming. Uploading in user defined ASCII or Binary modes and/or changing permissions is quite simple.

[zanni]

I'm installing from a Macintosh. I am using Transmit and I've installed other PHP programs before without too much problem. Until now.

I uploaded the files as directed, first in binary mode, then reloaded the files as ASCII seperately. I loaded the calendar file into my cgi-bin directory. (I also tried loading them in html directory just in case) However, when I go to http://www.womenabout.org/cgi-bin/calendar/setup/index.php as instructed, I get the dreaded 500 Internal Error message. I figured it's a permission issue, so I tried changing those, first to 646 then, to 777. That's worked on other installation but not this time.
I can't find anyone with this issue on the Forum... so, help!

Do I need to do something with the Zend install or does this matter with a manual install?

Thanks zanni

[ve9gra]

They shouldn't be put in cgi-bin as the calendar is not a CGI script. As for Zend, it is not supported on your server.

A 500 error is not what you'd usually get if the files were corrupt in the transfer. Did you install the ionCube files following these instructions (http://docs.easyphpcalendar.com/source/Install/ManualInstall.htm)?

[zanni]

They shouldn't be put in cgi-bin as the calendar is not a CGI script. As for Zend, it is not supported on your server.

A 500 error is not what you'd usually get if the files were corrupt in the transfer. Did you install the ionCube files following these instructions (http://docs.easyphpcalendar.com/source/Install/ManualInstall.htm)?

I don't know what I'm doing wrong I re-uploaded (using Transmit) according to the ionCube instructions and set all permissions correctly. When I first went to http://www.womenabout.org/calendar/setup/index.php I got a corrupt file message. So, I went back to the index file and changed the permissions to 777, just in case (later I reloaded everything again) but, I still got the Internal Server Error message. Am I missing something.
This can't be that hard.

[Brian]

If you'd like, I can upload the files for you. Just open a support ticket to get started. :)