Re: Major problem

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1999


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 25230
interpreted = N
texte = > >on 12/7/99 1:17 PM, Webmaster at webmaster@brothers.no wrote: >> >>>>> Problem: It seems that old data reoccurs after a few days! >>>> >>>> Try a small test in which you use WebDNA to do a [replace] to a >>>> record in a database, then a [commitdatabase] on that db. Open the >>>> database file on disk using a text editor and verify the changes were >>>> made. >>>> >>>> It is possible that some bad WebDNA is killing WebCatalog on your >>>> machine before it has a chance to write out its databases. I'd turn >>>> on extended debug logging in the prefs, which will give you a >>>> WebCatalog.debug log file (written into the WebCatalog folder). This >>>> debug log will include a line with the word Starting all by itself >>>> each time WebCatalog is run, along with an entry for every hit to the >>>> server. >>>> >>>> If it turns out WebCatalog is getting restarted for some reason, then >>>> I'd add that [commitdatabase] unless you already have the global >>>> preference turned on for committing databases on evey hit (in which >>>> case it would be redundant). >>>> >>> Grant. >>> >>> I tried what you describe here. It doesn't work. >>> It doesn't matter what I do. WebCat does not change or delete the >>> record. The only thing I can do, is add a new record. The new record >>> shows up as it's supposed to. I have changed the ownership to nobody, >>> with no effect. I have tried to turn on extended technical support >>> information, looked thru the debug file. No signs of Webcat restaring. >>> I also have looked thru the templates for bugs and found nothing wrong. >>> >>> It seem that whatever I do, nothing affects the database. >>> It seems like it simply does not want to be altered. Maybe it's alive >>> with it's own will? >>> > > >> I will not sleep well this night! >>> > > > > >>Try an option-reload? >> > >Have tried that too.OK. After spending several hours trying to figure out what is causing this peculiar behavior, I'm wondering if I'm sane! I have tried everything I can possibly imagine. Nothing helps. This particular customer is right now deciding if they are going to use our web-shop solution for the system of 20 companies they are a part of. My goodness, we can't loose this contract because of this stupid error. Someone must know something about this?ANY sensible suggestions is welcome. Any!############################################################# This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to To switch to the INDEX mode, E-mail to Send administrative queries to Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
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> >on 12/7/99 1:17 PM, Webmaster at webmaster@brothers.no wrote: >> >>>>> Problem: It seems that old data reoccurs after a few days! >>>> >>>> Try a small test in which you use WebDNA to do a [replace] to a >>>> record in a database, then a [commitdatabase] on that db. Open the >>>> database file on disk using a text editor and verify the changes were >>>> made. >>>> >>>> It is possible that some bad WebDNA is killing WebCatalog on your >>>> machine before it has a chance to write out its databases. I'd turn >>>> on extended debug logging in the prefs, which will give you a >>>> WebCatalog.debug log file (written into the WebCatalog folder). This >>>> debug log will include a line with the word Starting all by itself >>>> each time WebCatalog is run, along with an entry for every hit to the >>>> server. >>>> >>>> If it turns out WebCatalog is getting restarted for some reason, then >>>> I'd add that [commitdatabase] unless you already have the global >>>> preference turned on for committing databases on evey hit (in which >>>> case it would be redundant). >>>> >>> Grant. >>> >>> I tried what you describe here. It doesn't work. >>> It doesn't matter what I do. WebCat does not change or delete the >>> record. The only thing I can do, is add a new record. The new record >>> shows up as it's supposed to. I have changed the ownership to nobody, >>> with no effect. I have tried to turn on extended technical support >>> information, looked thru the debug file. No signs of Webcat restaring. >>> I also have looked thru the templates for bugs and found nothing wrong. >>> >>> It seem that whatever I do, nothing affects the database. >>> It seems like it simply does not want to be altered. Maybe it's alive >>> with it's own will? >>> > > >> I will not sleep well this night! >>> > > > > >>Try an option-reload? >> > >Have tried that too.OK. After spending several hours trying to figure out what is causing this peculiar behavior, I'm wondering if I'm sane! I have tried everything I can possibly imagine. Nothing helps. This particular customer is right now deciding if they are going to use our web-shop solution for the system of 20 companies they are a part of. My goodness, we can't loose this contract because of this stupid error. Someone must know something about this?ANY sensible suggestions is welcome. Any!############################################################# This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to To switch to the INDEX mode, E-mail to Send administrative queries to Webmaster

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