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How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163617]

Sat, 20 November 2010 01:15

Atomicrun

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It is very nice with all these buttons and selections; whatever comes to mind, as an improvement of your forum, I find it already implemented, and I just have to approve, install, or enable it. That is super; this is complex stuff and it is difficult to get it right.

My little problem is that I need to configure two forum installs at the same time. They are on the same server, but will run on different accounts and databases. The URL is different. In short: only the forum-install questions differ; I want the rest to be the same.

I was wondering if I can possibly copy some settings file to the other forum?

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Re: How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163618 is a reply to message #163617]

Sat, 20 November 2010 01:52

The Witcher

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If I understand you correctly I'd say the simplest solution would be to install and configure your 1st forum create a backup data dump, install the second then use the data dump made earlier..... that should duplicate all your setting and configurations.

I use the same procedure to create a basic template for new installations.

"I'm a Witcher, I solve human problems; not always using a sword!"

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Re: How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163620 is a reply to message #163618]

Sat, 20 November 2010 02:57

Atomicrun

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Right!
It would also copy the database-install and the/all forum contents --- If I can change it, it is OK.

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Re: How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163622 is a reply to message #163620]

Sat, 20 November 2010 03:57

naudefj

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Most of the settings are in include/GLOBALS.php.
You can copy this file (minus the DB settings) to your second installation.

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Re: How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163742 is a reply to message #163622]

Mon, 29 November 2010 09:26

Atomicrun

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To install a backup from another forum didn't work really well, as the path/config and DB is different. But some careful editing of the Forum_Data/install/GLOBALS.php is OK, and contain most of the settings. Thank you for your help! I now have three forums!!

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Re: How to transfer settings to the next forum install [message #163748 is a reply to message #163742]

Mon, 29 November 2010 14:15

naudefj

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Nice! It's always handy to have a couple of development/test forums to try new things on Smile

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