I'm trying to run DBMan with no changes to the existing data or forms, just pointing to my own directories. When I see that the existing stuff works, then I'll go back and make the changes I need.

In the cfg file, when I come across the statement:

# Full path and file name of the counter file.
$db_id_file_name = $db_script_path . "/default.count";

do I need to expand "/default.count" to include the whole path? (Same for all the other file statements?)

And does the '"$db_script_path".' part stay in? There are several statements with $db_script_path in them. Should the statements be just $db_name="path/file_name"?

The reason I ask is that when I try to do anything I get an "error loading required libraries" message with a syntax error on the internal variables. I put in the full path names but something's not working obviously.

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

No you can leave all that code.

>>$db_script_path . "/default.count";<<

What that means is that it is taking the value of $db_script_path and appending /default.count onto the end so it is automatic.

Okay, thanks. I've changed it and it's still not working, but I think I might have to talk with the people who run the server now. The PATH_TRANSLATED that's showing up on my debug screen doesn't match the path name they gave me.

I verified the path address and it's correct. So why can't DBMan find my files? I took out all the extraneous info and just left the file names aas they are.

It must be something really simple, but I can't figure it out.

Hi,

You don't need to know any paths. Your best bet would be to upload a new cfg file. You only need to enter the URL to your dbman directory:

# URL of the directory dbman resides in. No Trailing Slash Please.
$db_dir_url = "http://penguin/alex/dbman";

This is what I get

Error Message : Error loading required libraries.
Check that they exist, permissions are set correctly and that they compile.
Reason: syntax error at default.cfg line 159, near "foreach "

I notice that there's a 1; on the very last line of the cfg file. Is this correct? Also, I didn't do anything to the variables on line 159 where the "foreach" command is, should I have?.

Sorry to be so dense, but as I said, I'm new to this. I'd like to get past this error and see at least 1 screen come up so I can move on to other errors.

Yes the 1; is ok.

The syntax error may mean you've accidentally deleted a " or ; on one of the lines.

Could you attach your cfg file to a post so I/someone can take a look?

I hope this attachment works.

Thanks for the assistance.

I think I see the problem.....

>>

$auth_logoff = "http://server.allfour.com/cgi-bin/index.html"

<<

You are missing a ;

Okay thanks. I'll fix it and try again.