Step 6) Install/Upgrade CMS -- Install CMS default data - question

[Front Range]

For your clean install did you start with an empty database? I think the only way to install the default cms data is to do it when installing the cms tables. If they exist the option to install the data doesn't appear.

[gg2-hungama]

are you guys here for same question as i have

i upgraded from 3.8.4 LP2 to 4.0 LP1 but i only see forum NO CMS or Blog i have vBulletin 4.0 Publishing Suite

i dont know how to or from where to install CMS and blog i only see forum

anything i missed forum seem to work fine but cant find CMS or blog

[Trevor Hannant]

gg2, please start your own thread when you have a different issue.

[Zachery]

The default data has conditions to which it can and cannot be installed. If any conditions for its installation fails, it will be skipped and not shown to you during upgrades/installs.

[fer_75]

The default data has conditions to which it can and cannot be installed. If any conditions for its installation fails, it will be skipped and not shown to you during upgrades/installs..

Zachery, thank you for the update

I have notice that, in fact I see only one condition, regarding if cms_node table is empty or not. But is there still some posibility to import the sample data when we miss it the first time ?

Condition:

if ($vbulletin->GPC['upgrade_do'] <> 'install_data')
        {
            if (upgrade_product_step('vbcms'))
            {
                $row = $vbulletin->db->query_first("
                    SELECT COUNT(*) AS count
                    FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "cms_node
                    WHERE nodeid <> 1"
                );

              require_once(DIR . "/install/cmsdefaultdata/default_data_functions.php");
                if ($row['count'] == 0 AND can_install_default_data())
                {
                    print_cms_default_data_form();
                }
            }
        }
        else
        {
            $row = $vbulletin->db->query_first("
                SELECT userid
                FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "user
                WHERE username = '" . $vbulletin->db->escape_string($vbulletin->GPC['username']) . "'"
            );

            if (!$row)
            {
                print_cms_default_data_form($upgrade_phrases['finalupgrade.php']['user_not_found']);
            }
            else
            {
              require_once(DIR . "/install/cmsdefaultdata/default_data_functions.php");
                if (can_install_default_data())
                {
                    add_default_data();
                  add_default_attachments($row['userid']);
                    echo_flush("<p>" . $upgrade_phrases['finalupgrade.php']['cms_data_import_success'] . "</p>");
                }
            }
        } 

[rastaX]

The default data has conditions to which it can and cannot be installed. If any conditions for its installation fails, it will be skipped and not shown to you during upgrades/installs.

What exactly does this mean and how does this help?

I am starting a new board and while I have time to launch, I also have much to do. Not the least of which is to write dozens of articles. I have installed and reinstalled several times and never get the option to install the default. What this leaves me, and apparently others with, is a blank page. I understood there would be a learning curve to this, but I have a bit of experience with CMS products and this is fairly intolerable. A friend showed me his setup, and I was mighty impressed. It appeared it could be set up pretty fast. <sigh>

I was excited about returning to vB after a 5 year run with another popular paid for software. I still could be, I don't mind rolling up my sleeves and all. But this is more like sitting on my hands till someone figures out how to solve this problem, if I understand correctly.

Yes, I know rollouts like this are taxing to staff. Yes, I knew to expect some bugs. And, yes. It helps to vent since there appears to be no solution at hand........... :P

[Zachery]

It was an informitive post, to let people know why the cms default data isn't being installed.

I haven't found a solution at this time to get the default data into the system, I believe it's been looked at and addressed for 4.0.1 or 4.0.2

[Rich145]

Couldn't you run the scripts contained in the install/cmsdefaultdata folder? Probably have to provide an install script to run them, but all the default data is included there.

[Rich145]

I think this will work open install/cmsdefaultdata/default_data_queries.php
Delete, at beginning of file

<?php
$cms_data_queries = array();

Find and replace

$cms_data_queries[] = "

with blank (don't put anything in the replace section)

Find and replace

" . TABLE_PREFIX . "

with whatever your table prefix is

Find and replace

";

with ;

Wouldn't that work to run on the database? I haven't tested it so use at your own risk.

Added: and upload the install/cmsdefaultdata/attachment files to your attachment folder

[rastaX]

It was an informitive post, to let people know why the cms default data isn't being installed.

I haven't found a solution at this time to get the default data into the system, I believe it's been looked at and addressed for 4.0.1 or 4.0.2

OK, thank you. I usually don't like to run any software before v.0.1 or .0.2 really. (given my druthers, a full .1 release) It's rarely fully "cooked" till a couple of revisions, so fair enough. I see your tentative release date for 4.0.1 is just a couple of days away and 4.0.2 is scheduled for the third week of January. Things on track so far?

[Andrew Elkins]

Is your server running in PHP Safe mode? Is your tmp directory writable by your server? You can find the location in your admincp > Settings > Options > Server Settings and Optimization Options > Safe Mode Temporary Directory

[Bob_R]

Just for the record and to help anyone else.

When I upgraded to 4.0.1 the first time I didn't choose to have the CMS default data. I tried it a 2nd time to get the default data and the choice was never even presented to me.

So, choose wisely on your first attempt!

[apn3a]

that's bs. i cant believe after ALL this time, this isn't fixed yet. I get "There is no content in this section" when i click Home. Thank god i first tried it on a back up website and not the main one. fix this ASAP

[vivoperdio]

I think I have same related problem here, but at Upgrade Script, I skipped the Install CMS Default Data because I don't know what username should I enter, so I skipped.

How to install CMS Default Data after Upgrade Processes completed?

[Trevor Hannant]

Try this:

- Uninstall the CMS plug in from AdminCP again
- re-run the install/upgrade.php file
- enter your username in the field when it appears