I guess since this isn't being done today... tomorrow is the day. I truly hope this is a smooth transition

Hello to everybody,
 
We are going to issue a beta version of the new release later today or tomorrow.
 
Thanks for your patience.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

Hello,
 
You can download the beta version of the new release here: http://www.viart.com/downloads/viart_shop-3.3.14.zip
 
Feel free to contact us if you find any bugs or inconsistencies.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team
 
 

Hi Anjula,
Im getting
"Too big scale 255 specified for column 'credit_amount'. Maximum is 30."
on database creation.

I'm sure you're busy writing it now, but if we could see the new features?
 
Many thanks

Hi Anjula,
 
Can you explain briefly how to update from 3.3.2 to 3.3.14 as there are no upgrade instructions included?
 
DickS

I believe there's no database changes, so it should just be over-writing your files.. be sure to back up the ones you have already though.

OK, will give it a try after I copy over two changes made in /includes/
 
Will be back with report.
 
DickS

Yes, maybe we can all collaborate on the changes... i'm anxious to see what's new. I haven't installed. I will do it tonight. I'm located in CST, so not sure as to what time exactly i'll be doing it. I'm excited though

Upoaded with our changes and when starting admin panel I got:
 
DB ERROR 1146
 
We are very sorry, but an error has occurred while processing your request. Please try the operation again by either pressing the Refresh button on your browser, or by going back one page using the Back button. If the error persists, please contact our web development team.
 
The details of the error are shown below. Please quote this in any correspondance regarding this problem.
 
Page URL: xxxxx/admin/admin.php
Referrer URL: xxxxx/admin/admin.php
Database error: Invalid SQL: SELECT COUNT(site_id) FROM va_sites
MySQL Error: Table 'd00644af.va_sites' doesn't exist

I re-ran the install.php and it wrecked my entire Viart shop.
 
So, I'll need some help from Viart guys to get the upgrade done

oh noes!
 
I'm not sure what to say. All i know is that maybe viart should put some instructions on how to upgrade and not reinstall?

Hi,
 
I agree, but I think this version is for testing on new and clean environment as updates are done from within Viart and are perhaps a special package.
 
DickS

OK everyone, just got info from Anjula how to perform an update. I hope Viart add this info to the docs section of the package:
 
To update to the new version please do the following:
 
- make a backup of all files in your current version
- make a backup of your current database
- rewrite all files from your current version by new ones (except ones you've changed, e.g. templates, styles, images). The latest version can be downloaded from viart.com (http://www.viart.com/Free_Evaluation_Download)
- you should leave 'old' file /includes/var_definition.php
- run 'Administration > System > System Upgrade' - this will upgrade your database structure.
 
You can find more information in our online manual:
http://www.viart.com/php_shopping_cart_backing_up.html
http://www.viart.com/ecommerce_system_upgrading.html

Hello to everybody,
 
A piece of advice from our team. As this version is in the beta mode and we are still testing it, it is recommended not to make an upgrade on your production site, as we can't guarantee that it will work smoothly with your versions. It is intended more for those who are interested in testing new features. If you have some test site, it is better to make upgrade on it. Otherwise, it is advisable to wait for an official release.
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

Just downloaded again and tried a fresh install to create a local non-production site and still get the
 
"Too big scale 255 specified for column 'credit_amount'. Maximum is 30."
error on database creation I mentioned yesterday. Ill copy this to support.

Sorry to be a complete Luddite here but a quick question from a non-technical user.
 
Hopefully the answer may help a few others as well.
 
When upgrading the new files over write the old ones...completely understand that. This is why we have the instruction: "rewrite all files from your current version by new ones (except ones you've changed, e.g. templates, styles, images)".
 
But...how do I know which files have been modified by customising the store template and function?
 
Thanks,
JP.

You don't unless you compare them (or the filesizes and date stamp are the same)!
 
I customise ViArt quite a lot and am on an Ubutu Linux and Risc OS network. I use different applications on both platforms to compare old and new files for differences in code and in my customisation.
 
So on Linux "Meld" is your friend, on Windows something like "SourceGear - DiffMerge" will show up differences.
 
Heres a brief way of doing it.
http://www.viart.com/upgrading_viart_versions_basic.html
 
Do mention if you find it helpful and add to the article as it's there to help everyone - and your input is valued.

Support say theres an error in the database generation script and they will fix it in the new beta version.

Hello to everybody,
 
We have fixed a few more bugs in the beta version. Please, feel free to download an updated version at: http://www.viart.com/downloads/viart_shop-3.3.14.zip
 
With kind regards,
ViArt Support Team

Hi Anjula,
 
Is there a "changed files" overview as I have the 3.3.14 RC1 installed on the test site?
 
DickS

Do you have an area for bug reports?
 
v.3.3.14 Importing categories, can modify but cannot add categories using import function.

I just did comparison RC1 and RC2 pack and uploaded all changed files (great tool for this is called csdiff).
 
All looks great, will test some more.
 
@Waz: Is that in RC2 package or the original 3.3.14 release?
 
 
DickS