Re: prefs file not being written to

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2000


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 32219
interpreted = N
texte = At 1:34 PM 5/23/2000, GHulbert@smithmicro.com wrote: > >Using b4, Mac, plugin, WebSTAR 4, preferences are not being saved >>(the timestamp on the prefs file isn't changed at all). >> >>The path is startup disk:webroot:cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine:WebCatalog >>Prefs. I have taken the defaults for the install -- and then moved >>the plugin into the WebSTAR plugins folder. > >Is the WebCatalogEngine folder inside the one global cgi-bin folder? >The plugin looks 'up' one level from wherever it is, then 'down' >inside cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine. > >A typical layout would be: >Macintosh HD:WebSTAR4:Plug-Ins:WebCatalog Plugin >Macintosh HD:WebSTAR4:cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine:WebCatalog PrefsYes, this is how I've got it set up (have not changed the defaults from the install).>Can you search your hard drive for other WebCatalog Prefs files? >Perhaps the plugin wrote it somewhere else. >Since sending my first message, I now see that the WebCatalog Prefs file is written to when I start up and only then (I'm answering the math question and running in Demo mode). What is not working is the Save changes on the admin frame, any change I make doesn't get written to the prefs file.-- Dana############################################################# 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:

    
  1. Re: prefs file not being written to (GHulbert@smithmicro.com 2000)
  2. Re: prefs file not being written to (Dana E. Keil 2000)
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  4. prefs file not being written to (Dana E. Keil 2000)
At 1:34 PM 5/23/2000, GHulbert@smithmicro.com wrote: > >Using b4, Mac, plugin, WebSTAR 4, preferences are not being saved >>(the timestamp on the prefs file isn't changed at all). >> >>The path is startup disk:webroot:cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine:WebCatalog >>Prefs. I have taken the defaults for the install -- and then moved >>the plugin into the WebSTAR plugins folder. > >Is the WebCatalogEngine folder inside the one global cgi-bin folder? >The plugin looks 'up' one level from wherever it is, then 'down' >inside cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine. > >A typical layout would be: >Macintosh HD:WebSTAR4:Plug-Ins:WebCatalog Plugin >Macintosh HD:WebSTAR4:cgi-bin:WebCatalogEngine:WebCatalog PrefsYes, this is how I've got it set up (have not changed the defaults from the install).>Can you search your hard drive for other WebCatalog Prefs files? >Perhaps the plugin wrote it somewhere else. >Since sending my first message, I now see that the WebCatalog Prefs file is written to when I start up and only then (I'm answering the math question and running in Demo mode). What is not working is the Save changes on the admin frame, any change I make doesn't get written to the prefs file.-- Dana############################################################# 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 Dana E. Keil

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