Error with TP+RC3

[IchBin]

IF you want to make it easy on yourself you might want to do what you're asked here lol. ALL mods install to the DEFAULT theme only. This includes TinyPortal. If you are on another theme and it's set to default too, then you will get errors installing mods. Pretty simple really.

Here's another way you can try it if you want.
Go back to your fresh install of SMF 1.1 RC3. Then go download the files package that G6 posted in the installation forum that already has the files edited for you. Then all you need to do is run the manual_tp_install.php file.

Here's a link to the pre-made files for you.
http://www.tinyportal.net/smf/index.php?topic=8247.0

[Jeff]

Sorry, I'm trying to do exactly what is asked for me.  Believe me, I don't want this to fail any more than you want to continue trying to help me.

When I'm doing the installs and getting positive results, at what point do I say "okay, this upgrade is complete, now I can load new themes and run off them!"

That's where all indications were telling me I was at...

- running teh settings repair file now as instructed.

[IchBin]

Just to make sure you understand Jeff. You asked if the default theme was a TinyPortal theme. No it is not, but after the install of TP it will be. All the mods that are made for SMF are made to install to the SMF default theme. This means these mods are looking for certain files with certain code in them. If you are set on Mercury as your default or even while you're installing, how can you expect any mod to find the files and code they are looking for? Get it?

So, anytime you are installing a mod for SMF you ALWAYS HAVE TO BE ON THE DEFAULT THEME!

[Jeff]

Ichbin, I have been on the SMF default theme every time I've done this... and I'm still having this problem.

[Jeff]

Here are the exact steps...

Following Mrs G's directions as I understand them, to the letter.

went back to SMF DEFAULT theme.
ran repair_settings.php
SMF Default theme works perfect.

Apply mod TPV0.9.5 while using the SMF DEFAULT theme (like I've done 10+ times now).

Completes with NO errors.

So now what?  In order to use Tiny Portal, I need a TP theme right?!?

Pick a tiny portal theme to install since I've deleted all themes except the default themes:  (theme directory contains /babylon /classic /default and index.php only).

Installed helios TP this time.

Same thing. 

[Jeff]

Please understand, through ALL of this...  EVERY time I've updated, I go to the default theme.  I know that piece.

I just can't change from the default theme!!!

[IchBin]

Try my post at the top of this page Jeff. Sounds like you did a great job following instructions, it may be just that your server isn't making all the changes it says that it is.

[Jeff]

Ichbin, I followed your instructions and alas it WORKED.

I'm serious here folks, I am not insane.  I did everything as shown above and as documented.  It showed that everything worked.  For the life of me this made no sense.

I am back up and running now (well, at least to the point where I can reload themes and sort all that stuff out). 

Mrs. G, thank you for your help.  If there is anything I can elaborate on to help anyone understand where this might have failed, please let me know because I don't ever look forward to going through this again.

Ichbin, thank you as well....

[G6Cad]

I can assure you that if you have had your forum set to SMF default when you started with your upgrades, every thing would have been done, up and working with in 15 to 30 min

Im SUPER happy you finally got it to work.
And IchBin..... HUG!!! 

[Tussa]

Alright. Some hours later and I've calmed down. Not so angry with TP anymore, but resolved to make it work just this one time. Obviously FTPing it up and Package Managering it up did nothing good, so I'm gonna try one *very* last time before I try the boring manual thing again. Here's my progress (continuously updated):

1. Deleted everything that has anything to do with PoseRoom (the site in question) on my webserver. Used SmartFTP to do this.

2. Deleted all PoseRoom entries in the database, using phpMyAdmin.

3. Created a new folder on my web, called TPtest.

4. Installed SMF 1.1 RC3 under the TPtest folder.

5. Having a cig and some food while that installs.


More later!