Frequently Asked Questions - Calendar (Lite) 1.4.x
General Info:
Specific Bugs/Problems:
Contributions to UKRag.net:
Compatibility / Installation:
Further Help:
Future Projects:
General Info:
Where/How
can I download Calendar 1.4.x ?
Click on the Download/Scripts link and locate the relevant phpBB2,
Calendar section.
When will the next
version be released?
From this point on only bug fixed or compatability fixes (to
keep it functional with phpBB2) will be released for Calendar
Lite. However, Calendar Pro will continue to be developed.
(NB: Work is ongoing on providing compatability
with other database types.)
What features does
Calendar 1.4.x have?
A feature list is available here.
Can
I suggest new features to include?
Feature requests for Calendar Lite are no longer being accepted.
Any future feature requests will be implimented (if accepted)
in Calendar Pro only.
What is
the difference between a BUG and a feature request?
> BUG's are
issues that cause serious errors within the code such as security
hole or a function that does something totally unexpected
> Feature requests
differ in that you may wish it did something differently
but the function does what is documented/expected by the programmer.
What's the
difference between Calendar (Lite) and Calendar Pro?
Calendar Lite, is not expected to develop beyond Lite version
1.4.0 and does not require a contribution to download.
Calendar Pro, will continue to be developed with many new features.
A contribution towards UKRag.net is required to download.
BOTH mods are still supported equally.
Specific Bugs or Problems
Missing mySQL tables OR "Error
Could not insert test event..."
Version 1.4.0 of Calendar Lite included an error in the installer
that failed to install some or all of the tables necessary for
Calendar to run. This error was fixed within a few hours but
a number of downloads included the old code and still seem to
be available from other sites.
FIX #1: Grab the latest version of Calendar
Lite and re-run the cal_install.php script. Try to install or
upgrade
as you did
originally and this should install the missing table and information.
... OR ...
FIX #2: Carry out the necessary changes in phpmyAdmin
as suggested in "Updating
SQL to 1.4.0 manually.. (Notes)".
Missing Link to Calendar
If the Calendar Link is missing in the forum then there are
a number of possible causes:
- Language file not being loaded
(Fix: see "Can't
see text in many of the
buttons")
- Language file missing or in wrong place
(Fix: Check uploaded files and locations,
see
"file
location guide" )
- Required edit to overall_header.tpl and/or page_header.phpnot
completed
(Fix: see
"Mod
instructions")
- Required edit not completed in ALL templates
(Fix: carry
out "Mod instructions" in overall_header.tpl for
all themes, not just subSilver)
Can't see text
in many of the buttons.
This bug relates to the changes required in the functions.php
file and often comes down to people missing a bracket and putting
the code within a function that loads up the admin language file.
Needless to say this is incorrect.
The fix and explanation of the problem can be found here...
http://www.snailsource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2864#2864
Neima Birthday Mod installed - Day names
have disappeared in month view
This was found to be caused by the removal of the variable $langdays
from the global definitions. To fix, make sure that $langdays
is included like so...
global $PHP_SELF, $phpbb_root_path, $phpEx, $dbhost, $dbuser,
$dbpasswd, $dbname, $mysql_tablename, $action, $subjectlen,
$cal_dem,
$board_config, $id, $day, $month, $year, $time, $userdata, $lang, $description,
$subject, $calmod, $caluser, $daycolor,
$endday, $endmonth, $endyear, $usersuggest, $table_prefix, $langdays; |
... in calendar.php (approx' line 970)
Calendar File has a lot of missing text (I'm using
phpBB2 2.0.3)
A change in the way that language files are tested
for and loaded in version 2.0.4 of phpBB2.0.4 means that one
line in the mod instructions will not work, resulting in the
language file not loading. A fix is detailed in this post
Using PhpBB2 version 2.0.3 and compatability
Calendar Pro/Lite mod' instructions are written
for version 2.0.4 and not 2.0.3. As a result there are a few
changes
necessary
to make Calendar (Pro/Lite). Please check this
post.
Anonymous users seem to have the default permissions
as registered users even with "allow anon" set to "off"
This seems to happen whenever the default user account
for anonymous users has been deleted for whatever reason. This
account has user_id = -1 and username = "Anonymous"... If that
doesn't exist in your 'phpbb_users' table then you need
to recreate it (Search phpBB.com forum for info on this)
Contributions to UKRag.net:
Why do I have
to contribute to that project to get Calendar Pro?
The Calendar Pro script is a purely voluntary project that has
taken many hundreds of hours of hard work. Such work is only
possible
if you feel motivated enough to continue and by supporting a
project that supports young fundraisers to, in turn, support
charities..
you provide that motivation for continued development.
Bottom line, would you work 700+ hours for:
-> 8% compliments & thanks
-> 27% complaints, criticism
-> 65% 'can't be bothered to say anything
No? I didn't think so...
Where can
I contribute?
Simply click on the "Contributions"
link
I am part of a charitable/volunteer
organisation, does that make a difference?
Genuine requests from charities or volunteer organisation are
welcome but need to be made by email using an account from an
official charity email address.
Why are SnailSource
supporting UKRag.net?
The project was started by myself (Martin) as an ex student fundraiser
and is the main reason that Calendar was developed/enhanced in
the first place. Any money raised is put aside to improve training,
awareness and projects in the student charity fundraising world
and aims at increasing the amounts students can raise for charities.
In real terms, the project could help realise an additional 10
- 20% more money raised by such groups in a year. Given that millions
of UK£ pounds are raised by these groups we're talking hundreds
of 1,000's more over the next few years.
Compatibility / Installation:
How do I install
Calendar 1.4.0
Instructions are provided on this site here
If I already
have Calendar version 1.x.x can it be upgraded?
Yes. For instructions on upgrading read this help document
Is Calendar
compatible with myCalendar & can I upgrade from it?
NO - There is no integration or compatability
at present with myCalendar although if a version remains stable
for more than 3 months I will consider a conversion utility for
myCalendar -> Calendar
How do I install both Gallery->phpBB2 and Calendar
Lite together?
A general guide that should help you work around any clashes
in the instructions for each mod is provided in this support
doc
Is it possible to use Calendar with PostNuke or PhpNuke or some
other CMS system?
Calendar is not designed to work within Nuke type scripts and is
only supported to work with the original phpBB2 (as available at
www.phpbb.com). You are welcome to try and modify the Calendar
script to try and make Nuke integration possible however.
Further Help:
Where is Support
Documentation for Calendar ?
Some support documentation is available for:
All other support is provided through the Calendar
forum
Where can
I get help and support?
Support is available via the Calendar forum on Snailsource.com,
here: .../viewforum.php?f=1
What's the best way
to get support?
Post a request for help on the forums (above) and provide as
much details as possible including:
- Version of Calendar and phpBB2
- Error message (if any)
- PHP and mySQL (or other Database system)
versions being used
- Operating system version, name, information
- Any script 'behaviours' noted, or actions prior to the error.
- Details of any other Modifications installed
Remember to be patient and don't assume it's the script
(you might be wrong)
What's the worst
way to get support?
Provide no information, demand assistance and generally act like
it's your god given right to get help.
See how far that gets you 
How do I
report a BUG?
Check that someone else hasn't reported a bug and see if a fix
has already been provided
Post a message on the Calendar Pro support forum with the word
BUG: preceding the subject and give as much detail
as possible
(see 'best way to get support' above)
Future Projects:
When will future
releases be available?
Details of future releases will be posted in the Calendar forum.
Where can
I suggest new features for future versions?
See 'Can I suggest
new features to include?' above
How can I find
out more about Calendar Pro?
Feel free to read the information provided in the forums as well
as read the FAQ
for Calendar Pro.
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