Version 1.4 FREE announcement!

[Simon Gooffin]

Hi all,

Well, I should have been done a week ago... :oops: But I'm still glad to announce new FREE version release - eSyndiCat v1.4... Some words about it and brief description what has been changed in it:

*** Link comments ***
*** Clicks counting with direct links ***
*** More SE friendly URLs ***
*** Number of links for categoriy and subcategories as well ***
*** Category path for non-latin sites ***
*** Open in a new window feature ***
*** Link rank as stars ***
*** Language file editor ***
*** Mailer in admin panel ***
*** Categories locking ***

and some other changes in admin panel and user interface as well.

UPGRADE PATCH is available in your downloads area.
Here is instruction how to upgrade from v1.3 to v1.4

MAKE FULL BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT VERSION FILES AND DATABASE

#1. download upgrade patch
#2. unpack it and upload to your eSyndiCat script directory
#3. then open in your browser yourdomainname/-dir-/upgrade/index.php file

-dir- = directory where eSyndiCat is installed

#4. click go.

It should be upgraded. Anyway please ask in case you have any troubles.

[kernel]

i'm sorry that i can't find the path field for non-latin sites

and i enter some non-latin words as title,then it act as below

测试 (http://localhost/lab/esyndicat/test/27979-35797/)

[echopulse]

I just used the upgrade script, and there were some database errors. When opening the directory, ROOT appears with no links in it. But, the links still exist in the database, because I checked manually. It seems there is no way to set the ROOT directory to what it was before.

[Simon Gooffin]

hi guys,

2kernel:
go to your admin panel -> configuration -> General Configuration -> Enable path field for categories
After that when you add a category you will have path field. SO this field should be filled for correct script work.

2echopulse:
hmm, what kind of errors you have? I tested it on my local version and it works. if you provide me your access I will make an upgrade for you. ALso try to set id = 0 for your root category in your phpMyAdmin. '

There is another way to make an upgrade. You just create a dump of your categories and links tables. And reinstall the script. Then import data and it should work.

[echopulse]

So, the only tables I import are the link and categories?

[Simon Gooffin]

they are the most important. but in case you have many partner, featured links, editors then you should make the full dump. And one note:
when you create a dump of your categories - remove ROOT category from it.

[echopulse]

How do I do that?

[Simon Gooffin]

just open it in a plain text editor and remove that line that contains ROOT category

[I Ketut Sukandia]

I just used the upgrade script, and there were some database errors. When opening the directory, ROOT appears with no links in it. But, the links still exist in the database, because I checked manually. It seems there is no way to set the ROOT directory to what it was before.

I also have the same error after install the upgrade.
The other error: the category can not count the link inside.
all have (0)

what's wrong? :!:

[Simon Gooffin]

there is one NOTE
when you upgraded your script your categories should be manually moved to their current location. After you do this number of links and subcategories will work

[I Ketut Sukandia]

there is one NOTE
when you upgraded your script your categories should be manually moved to their current location. After you do this number of links and subcategories will work

Thanks very ,uch for your quick reply.
I have manually delete ROOT category on MySQL table.
But I still do not know how to moved categories to their current location.

[saffy]

there is one NOTE
when you upgraded your script your categories should be manually moved to their current location. After you do this number of links and subcategories will work

Is this just for the poster, or is this true for everybody? I haven't attempted to upgrade yet, because I'm worried about messing something up, and I have no idea how to "mannually move" categories, unfortunately.

[Simon Gooffin]

This information is common for everyone who has updated to 1.4. Here is more detailed information what it means:
for say you have two categories in your root.
#1. Sports
#2. Music

You go to your admin panel -> Browse -> Sports.. Then you should click Move . You will see a popup tree and you should click on Root as it is container category for your Sports category. You are asked if you do want to move your category there. You click Yes. It is moved to its current location. Nothing changed in your directory but you already have link count and subcategories count for this category. Make similar operations for Music category.
If these two categories have subcats they should be also moved to their parent categories.

[Simon Gooffin]

I have manually delete ROOT category on MySQL table.But I still do not know how to moved categories to their current location.
Root category is a parent category for your categories and links. It should not be removed. You should move your categories in admin panel -> browse. I want to notice - NOT remove, just use move feature. How to move them I have just described in the post above.
Please ask and I will try to clarify anything for you.

[saffy]

I have dozens of cats and subcats, so I think I'll just stick with 1.3.

[echopulse]

Great work on 1.4 Simon and Company! I really can't find fault with it. I would like the upgrade process to go a lot smoother next time. If there is a database change needed, the upgrade script should handle it. And the upgrade script should be released day and date with the new version. Other than that, I haven't found any bugs yet. I do have one question though. What are the stars for? Some links have it some dont. And some pages with high page rank don't have stars, while some pages with lower page rank do. I can't figure that out.

[Simon Gooffin]

2Saffy:
I will make an automatic script that would create necessary records.

2echopulse:
Well, upgrade will go some smoother :) for say we already released a new patch with comments fix and IMHO it is applied very quickly. you just reupload files and click on patch applier tool in admin panel. That's all. upgrade is done.
Also stars rank is a simple indicator of site rank, how cool it is, etc. It is set by administrator. There can be various kinds of `Stars` rank. Some sites use dog bisquits, hot peppers, etc in order to indicate rank of a site

[saffy]

Oh, you're good! :D I'll try the new patch later tonight. Thanks!

[Simon Gooffin]

thanks 8)

[saffy]

I think my message got eaten, so I'm re-posting this request... but if the request is already elsewhere and I'm just not finding it, I'm not harrassing you! Promise! :lol:

Could you give me really simple instructions for upgrading, using the 1.3 - 1.4 patch? I'm guessing I just need to upload the files from the archive, then run "upgrade/index.php", but I would prefer to confirm that with you before I go in and muck things up. :D

[Simon Gooffin]

Could you give me really simple instructions for upgrading, using the 1.3 - 1.4 patch? I'm guessing I just need to upload the files from the archive, then run "upgrade/index.php", but I would prefer to confirm that with you before I go in and muck things up. :D
Hi saffy,
You are quite right about version update. You just reupload your php files and execute that index.php. Later you should make some changes in your templates - compare them manually. But there are no too important changes in tpl files. Just navigation function and link ids. I will guide you through changes.

[nikkiblue]

I received a page full of errors after running the upgrade:
Error while executing: ALTER TABLE `dir_categories` ADD `locked` ENUM( '0', '1' ) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL; Duplicate column name 'locked'
Error while executing: CREATE TABLE `dir_categories_editors` (`id_category` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',`id_editor` varchar(8) NOT NULL default '',KEY `id_category` (`id_category`),KEY `id_editor` (`id_editor`)) TYPE=MyISAM; Table 'dir_categories_editors' already exists
Error while executing: CREATE TABLE `dir_flat_structure` (`id_parent` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',`id_category` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',KEY `id_parent` (`id_parent`,`id_category`)) TYPE=MyISAM; Table 'dir_flat_structure' already exist

I uploaded my files and pointed my browser to the url.
Can you please help?

Nikki

[Simon Gooffin]

sure.. Please provide me your phpMyAdmin credentials. I will check. It seems you already tried to run update file. It should be updated once.

[nikkiblue]

sure.. Please provide me your phpMyAdmin credentials. I will check. It seems you already tried to run update file. It should be updated once.

The first time I received a simliar error message, so I tried to make the category move and try again.

I will PM you the details.

Thanks!

[stabuev]

If I setup FREE version of esyndicat, how hard it will be to update to PRO version?

[Greg]

Hi stabuev :)

Not sure of that process. But Simon I'm sure will do the upgrade for you free.

Greg

[Simon Gooffin]

Hi stabuev :)
Not sure of that process. But Simon I'm sure will do the upgrade for you free.
Greg

you are right man ;) we do offer free upgrade to Pro version

[nikkiblue]

Hi Simon,
I sent you my cpanel information and I see that you made some changes. Are you still working on it?

Please let me know
Nikki

[Simon Gooffin]

I got your info. Hmm, I have just made necessary changes.. Please check. I think it would be better if you merge your design files manually..

[saffy]

Simon, I'm having this same trouble. Do you still have my admin details? I'll email them to you just in case.

I received a page full of errors after running the upgrade:
Error while executing: ALTER TABLE `dir_categories` ADD `locked` ENUM( '0', '1' ) DEFAULT '0' NOT NULL; Duplicate column name 'locked'
Error while executing: CREATE TABLE `dir_categories_editors` (`id_category` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',`id_editor` varchar(8) NOT NULL default '',KEY `id_category` (`id_category`),KEY `id_editor` (`id_editor`)) TYPE=MyISAM; Table 'dir_categories_editors' already exists
Error while executing: CREATE TABLE `dir_flat_structure` (`id_parent` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',`id_category` int(8) NOT NULL default '0',KEY `id_parent` (`id_parent`,`id_category`)) TYPE=MyISAM; Table 'dir_flat_structure' already exist

I uploaded my files and pointed my browser to the url.
Can you please help?

Nikki

[Simon Gooffin]

please email me your information

[saffy]

I already did - I'll send it again.

[Simon Gooffin]

ok, let's use one thread for solving our problems

[Julianna]

Hi Simon,

:sos: Is it possible if you can help me install the new version of the directory?
Every time I upgrade I have to re-enter all my categories, etc...
So can you please help if I give you my ftp login? I don't want to mess anything up. Please send me your email of where to send my ftp info.

Thanks sooo much! I'd really appreciate it.

Julianna

[Greg]

Julianna

You've got 18 categories and somthing like 11 links. That really doesn't seem like a big thing to do by yourself. Even if you had to start from scratch. Just my 2 cents

[Simon Gooffin]

Hi Simon,

:sos: Is it possible if you can help me install the new version of the directory?
Every time I upgrade I have to re-enter all my categories, etc...
So can you please help if I give you my ftp login? I don't want to mess anything up. Please send me your email of where to send my ftp info.

Thanks sooo much! I'd really appreciate it.

Julianna
Ok :) I can try to help. I'm just overloaded with work and I'm not sure I can do this within 2-3 days even. Your choice :))

[Romario]

Hi Simon,

1.5 will be or not?

[Simon Gooffin]

It will be.. Mostly it will fix all the bugs that present in our current 1.4 version + some improvements. :)

[Romario]

When?

[Simon Gooffin]

in about week or two..

[ale]

When I suggest a link the in the board I have a message:
Make sure you entered valid email.

Why there isn't a field email.

I use the 1.4.1 with fix.

[subseo]

New improvements in 1.5 ? I was just about to post few requests - oh well, not necessarily for the 1.5 ;-) - only to realize Wishlist is closed :(.
( One thing I realized only now, one can't make a pay-only directory $$$ :-) ok...becoming offtopic.... stopping here...)

[Greg]

When I suggest a link the in the board I have a message:
Make sure you entered valid email.

Why there isn't a field email.

I use the 1.4.1 with fix.

Do you have a link we can see?
Also the fix? That's for ProVersion to the best of my knowledge.

[Simon Gooffin]

When I suggest a link the in the board I have a message:
Make sure you entered valid email.

Why there isn't a field email.

I use the 1.4.1 with fix.
please let us know your, and welcome to our support forums :)

2 subseo:

he he :) there are too many wishes there, besides you have Pro version and there is no need to wait for free version :)))

[subseo]

you have Pro version and there is no need to wait for free version
Ohhh.... :crazy-be: I have a mess in it, it seems. Anyway, I still plan to use the free version somewhere :ph34r: . Glad to see there will be fixes soon.

[ale]

The url is SanVito1-Link (http://www.sanvito1.org/links/)

I try to use the original file, not the fix, but I have the same problem.

[Greg]

When I suggest a link the in the board I have a message:
Make sure you entered valid email.

Why there isn't a field email.

I use the 1.4.1 with fix.

Ale at "Suggerisci Link" there is an Email field just above "Link URL reciproco"
at least I see one at ths page:
http://www.sanvito1.org/links/suggest-link.php?id=5

[ale]

But when I'm register I don't see this field.
I send in private the login.

[Greg]

I understand now. Yes the email field is not there when you sign in as an editor. Simon will have to look into this for you.

[Simon Gooffin]

But when I'm register I don't see this field.
I send in private the login.
just a quick fix for you :)

*** open suggest-link.php and find the following code ***
/** check emails **/
if (!preg_match('/^[a-z0-9\-_\.]+@[a-z0-9\-_]+(\.[a-z0-9]{2,4})+$/i', $link['email']))
{
$valid = false;
$msg .= " {$gDirLang['email_incorrect']}";
}

*** change it to the following ***
/** check emails **/
if (!$gDirEditor)
{
if (!preg_match('/^[a-z0-9\-_\.]+@[a-z0-9\-_]+(\.[a-z0-9]{2,4})+$/i', $link['email']))
{
$valid = false;
$msg .= " {$gDirLang['email_incorrect']}";
}
}

*** save changes ***

hope this can help ;)

[ale]

:yahoo:
Tanks it'work fine.

[Simon Gooffin]

:yahoo:
Tanks it'work fine.
glad to advise ;)

[ale]

Hi, I have another question.

Why on my Index Page there isn't the Suggest Link and Category on Menù, and the Register link on Login Area?

Thanks

[Greg]

Hi, I have another question.

Why on my Index Page there isn't the Suggest Link and Category on Menù, and the Register link on Login Area?

Thanks

1 - Suggest Link is for when someone is at a specific category to "Suggest Link" to it.

2 - Suggest Category, same story, however you could do this:
http://www.esyndicat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4568&highlight=#4568

Register for editors - Is just like #1 It's only available at a specific category.

[Simon Gooffin]

I have nothing to add :) Thanks Greg, editors can be responsible for a branch of categories. they can not be in charge for the whole directory

[Chris Stewart]

I installed 1.4 fresh and get this error.I can access admin and this page
http://www.nukedweb.info/help.php

but not anything else.

Fatal error: Smarty error: [in index.tpl line 20]: syntax error: unrecognized tag 'navigation2' (Smarty_Compiler.class.php, line 580) in /home/nukedweb/public_html/smarty/Smarty.class.php on line 1088

http://www.nukedweb.info/


update
I switch to another template and now it works...?

[Chris Stewart]

out of the 1.4 templates only one works...
maybe I need to reinstall 1.3 as all give the same above error except eThird

[subseo]

out of the 1.4 templates only one works...
maybe I need to reinstall 1.3 as all give the same above error except eThird

needs just a small change
see http://www.esyndicat.com/forum/about231.html

[Chris Stewart]

that done it
:D
thanks freind!

[Simon Gooffin]

:applause:

[Romario]

Hi, Simon
When we see a new release?

[Simon Gooffin]

hi, I'm affraid it will take some more time. Now I'm totally busy with new release of our pro version. Anyway I will try to release our free version asap.