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installation issue

Submitted by paulj on Mon, 04/09/2007 - 5:21pm
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Not sure why, but I tried to install this module to Drupal 5.1 and I selected it in Modules and got it installed, but it never created the container for the Classified Ads under Categories. Any idea why?

I should mention I have previously installed the module a few weeks ago, but later uninstalled the module because the client changed his mind. Now he's changed his mind again and does in fact want to use the module. Maybe I need to do some cleaning on the database side? Or is the .install file just not doing anything?

Thanks.

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Drupal 5.1 version of the .install does not create the taxonomy

Submitted by Mike on Mon, 04/09/2007 - 9:55pm.

This is a known issue in the current Drupal 5 version.

If you visit the admin settings page after installing, the module should create the taxonomy and related configuration, if it's not been created already.

What is the value of the ed_classified_vocabulary variable in the variable table?

As an alternative, you can create your own taxonomy and assign the taxonomy id number to a variable named ed_classified_vocabulary - this will force the classified ads module to use the selected taxonomy.

So, if the taxonomy (vocabulary) has an id of 3, execute this SQL statement:

INSERT INTO variable set name='ed_classified_vocabulary', value='i:3;';

or, if the variable exists use this:

UPDATE variable set value='i:3;' where name='ed_classified_vocabulary';

I don't think it runs the

Submitted by paulj on Tue, 04/10/2007 - 1:33pm.

I don't think it runs the .install file at all when installing the module.

it did not create the edi_classified_nodes table as I think it was supposed to?

The value of "ed_classified_vocabulary " variable in the variable table is 25

And I am unsure exactly what steps to take to "create my own taxonomy" and then look up its taxonomy id #

EDIT: I think I have it working. I updated the vocbulary item and set it to '89' which is the pid of the classified ads container/classified ads/category I had created. I then created a sub category and then tried adding a new classified ad to that category. it showed up. all must be well. THANKS!

5.1 update

Submitted by Michael Potter (not verified) on Wed, 04/25/2007 - 1:39pm.

Hi, I am lost in this discussion of getting the Classified Ads to work. Is there any additional (detailed) support info I can read on the issue? Thanks!

Not clear

Submitted by Mike on Wed, 04/25/2007 - 7:25pm.

What exactly are you having trouble with? I'm afraid I can't answer your question without some details.

details on my issue

Submitted by Michael Potter (not verified) on Sat, 04/28/2007 - 4:33am.

My installation has created two "Classified Ads" menu items on the left side block. The top Ad button takes me to the list page "There are 0 ads in this category". The second Ads button gives me a five column list "Title, Created, Published...etc". I cannot add anything to this list, so I cannot add any classified ads.

Am I supposed to have two Classified Ads items?

I believe I read about the current taxonomy issue (I have v.5 of Drupal) but would like greater detail of the fix if possible.

I believe your software will fill a lot of needs in Drupal. Thanks for your help.

Not sure how your description relates to the taxonomy issue

Submitted by Mike on Sat, 04/28/2007 - 8:13am.

Please see the issues queue entry for info on the double menu entry issue.

Is there a reason why you are posting here rather than using Drupal's ed_classified issue tracker? (You are welcome to post here, but it's better to use the issue tracker (or at least check there first).