phpBB2 RC

phpBB2_SE (Special Edition) Package 0.94 Installation and Setup

Please read this instructions carefully !!!

Before you do anything make a backup of your Database and complete Files from the current Version. I can not give any garantie that
you will have success doing this update. If it fails you can restore your old database and files and can try it again or use the old version again.

General Q&A (read first):

Q: I found a Bug, what can i do ?
A: Post it into the discussion Forum at www.phpbb2-users.de/phpBB, maybe someone can help.

Q: Is there any List of all the great installed MODs in this Package ?
A: Yes, install the Package and click on the Credits Link in the Footer or check http://www.yourforum.com/credits.php

Q: I am using french language in the Forums. Some text is displayed in english. WTF is that ?
A: Not all MODs have French language Files included. I don't speak french and can't translate it.

Q: Can i help and translate the english parts in lang_main.php and lang_admin.php to french for you ?
A: You are really welcome to do it and sent them to sp@phpbb2-users.de

Q: Why is no Attachment MOD and Rate Topics MOD in this package ?
A: There are no Final Released working Versions at the moment, they will be added later in one of the next versions

Q: What happens to my installed MODs when i update ?
A: All MODs that you had installed are gone.

Q: I used a MOD that uses a SQL-Table and this MOD is also included in phpBB2_SE 0.94. Can i use my old SQL-Table
A: Yes, if its the same MOD that uses same structures you can use it. No database tables are dropped at installation.

Q: I want to use another template than subSilver.
A: You can, but no MODs will be visible then, because all the Template changes needed for the MODs are missing.

Q: Will there be any other templates than subSilver ?
A: Yes i will release some more later (dont ask when)

Q: Why is that or that MOD not included ?
A: Because i need some MODs for the next Update ;)

Installation:

Case 1: You don't use any Forums, you want a Fresh Install of a new Forum

Extract the phpBB2_SE 0.94 zip-file to your harddisc including subdirectories.You should get a structure that looks nearly like a standard phpBB2 version. But believe me it's not standard ;) Copy the files to your webserver (same procedure as installation of a standard phpBB2 Version). Run install.php, enter your data and be lucky ;)

Case 2 - You are running a RC-2, RC-3, RC-3MOD 0.91 or RC-4 Forum

Extract the phpBB2_SE 0.94 zip-file to your harddisc including subdirectories.You should get a structure that looks nearly like a standard phpBB2 version. Save the File config.php from your Webserver's phpBB2 Root Dir to your local harddisk. Login to your phpBB2 as Administrator !

Copy the following files only to your server at this time:

/mod_table_inst.php                             ====> to the phpBB2 Root Dir
/db/schemas/mod_mysql_basic.sql       ====> to db/schemas/mod_mysql_basic.sql
/db/schemas/mod_mysql_schema.sql    ====> to db/schemas/mod_mysql_schema.sql

Run in your browser http://your.forum.url/mod_table_inst.php to create all needed additional tables for the included mods. Then copy the all files from the phpBB2_SE Package to your webserver including Subdirectories (overwrite all the other files). Copy the saved config.php from your local harddisk to the phpBB2 Root Dir on your server. Run in your browser http://your.forum.url/update_to_FINAL.php. The displayed Version in the Footer should now change to 2.0.0. You are ready now.

Go to the Admin Panel and create a category called "Shoutbox". Into this category create a forum called "Shoutbox" and set it Locked. Save it and go back to your Forum Index. You should see the Shoutbox now and it should work. Try it out and enter a shout. Also check below in this readme for the News-MOD settings.

Case 3 - You are running phpBB2 Final Version

Copy the following files only to your server at this time:

Some Things you really should Setup now !

Shoutbox:

At a fresh Installation the Shoutbox should be Setup and work automatically. If you want to change the location in your Folders open the Admin Panel and do this at your Forum Settings. You can move the Category "Shoutbox" up and down there. Also you should set the Forum Permissions of the Shoutbox and set the Status to "Locked". In the directory /mods/shoutbox you will find a file called "shoutboxconf.php". You can change some other settings there.

News-MOD:

The News-MOD is the thing on the Top of your forums. It displays the latest Topics from a specified Forum ID. (No there is no way to set it up that it shows the latest Topics of all Forums). You should set it up to the forum you want to get displayed. How ?

Open the File index.php from the phpBB2 Root Dir with your famous Text Editor and search for $whichforumid = "1"; Change the Number to the Forum ID you want to get displayed. Save the File and Upload it again.

If you only see the border and no Topics after installation the forum ID is set to a value which does not exist.

Fading Links:

You maybe want to change the color of the fading Links ? Open the file "fade.js" in your phpBB2 Root dir with a Text-Editor and change the Values to your needed colors. Save the File and upload it to your server.

startColor = "#006699"; // MouseOut link color
endColor = "#FF6600"; // MouseOver link color

You can modify the templates and files as much as you want and you can use this package for free, BUT there is one thing that can not be
changed or deleted ! PLEASE DON'T REMOVE THE CREDITS LINE IN THE FOOTER OF EACH TEMPLATE and also DON'T
DELETE OR MODIFY THE FILE CREDITS.PHP IN THE phpBB ROOT DIR..Thats the only thing you have to look at if you use this
package.

If you have questions or problems visit the Forums on phpBB2-Users.de. There is also a english speaking Forum.