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Aulawiki won't install

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Thought I would post this here instead of in my other thread that has a different subject.

Anyway, Just installed Tikiwiki a couple days ago, and tried installing the Aulawiki mod. I got an error when trying to do so, but did not get a chance to write down the error. But, the mods page still shows Aulawiki waiting to be installed (the INSTALL link is still there). If I hit Install now, I get errors saying that certain tables already exist, and it won't go any further. The install link is still there.

So how do I get Aulawiki fixed and installed?

Thanks,

Steel Rat

posts: 30
Can anyone help with this? I really want to try Aulawiki, but can't because of the installation error and subsequent problems.

posts: 20

> Thought I would post this here instead of in my other thread that has a different subject.
>
> Anyway, Just installed Tikiwiki a couple days ago, and tried installing the Aulawiki mod. I got an error when trying to do so, but did not get a chance to write down the error. But, the mods page still shows Aulawiki waiting to be installed (the INSTALL link is still there). If I hit Install now, I get errors saying that certain tables already exist, and it won't go any further. The install link is still there.
>
> So how do I get Aulawiki fixed and installed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steel Rat

Same problem here Steel_Rat, I am having problem installing Aula as well. I am still trying to figure out how to solve it..

~Abtet~


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Well, it's good to know that it's not just me, lol. not that I wish problems on anyone else. But it may point to a problem with Aula and TW 1.9.4...

posts: 30

Ok, since we're not getting any help here...

I uninstalled TW 1.9.4 and re-installed, totally new database.

First thing I did after completing install was try to install Aulawiki 1.2 from the Admin Mods section, and got the following error after clicking Install:

Warning: copy(aulawiki-assignments_admin.php): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/mods/modslib.php on line 375
features/aulawiki/aulawiki-assignments_admin.php to aulawiki-assignments_admin.php impossible to copy

When I go back to Admin Mods, the Install link is still sitting there next to Aulawiki 1.2. If I click it again I get the following error:

Warning: mysql error: Table 'aulawiki_assignment' already exists in query:

CREATE TABLE `aulawiki_assignment` (`assignmentId` int(14) NOT NULL auto_increment,`workspaceId` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`periodId` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`gradeWeight` int(5) NOT NULL default '0',`name` varchar(150) NOT NULL default ,`description` varchar(250) NOT NULL default ,`wikipage` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ,`createdby` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ,`creationDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`startDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`uid` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',`type` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',`endDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0', PRIMARY KEY (`assignmentId`)) TYPE=MyISAM;


in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/tikidblib.php on line 134

Along with the following in a formatted table:

An error occured in a database query!

Context:
File /tiki/tiki-mods.php
Url /tiki/tiki-mods.php?action=install&package=features-aulawiki
Query:
CREATE TABLE `aulawiki_assignment` (`assignmentId` int(14) NOT NULL auto_increment,`workspaceId` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`periodId` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`gradeWeight` int(5) NOT NULL default '0',`name` varchar(150) NOT NULL default ,`description` varchar(250) NOT NULL default ,`wikipage` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ,`createdby` varchar(100) NOT NULL default ,`creationDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`startDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0',`uid` varchar(100) NOT NULL default '',`type` int(11) NOT NULL default '0',`endDate` int(14) NOT NULL default '0', PRIMARY KEY (`assignmentId`)) TYPE=MyISAM;
Values:
Message:
Error Message Table 'aulawiki_assignment' already exists

Now, maybe we can get a little help this time?

posts: 4656 Japan

> Ok, since we're not getting any help here...
>
> I uninstalled TW 1.9.4 and re-installed, totally new database.
>
> First thing I did after completing install was try to install Aulawiki 1.2 from the Admin Mods section

I don't know what success other people have had, but for me (using Tiki installations at hosted domains) Admin Mods has never worked completely (admittedly, it's been a while since I tried). I could get as far as having the mod files transferred to my server, but nothing actually installed, maybe due to my not knowing how to deal with "To install, remove or upgrade packages you need to give the apache user the right to write files in your web tree...." without shell/command line access. Though now that I look at fixperms.sh, it seems like maybe chmoding via ftp might work if you know what directories are involved.

Without having the server set up to enable mods to be installed, not even a simple mod is going to work, let alone something complex like Aulawiki.

But if you managed the initial setup OK, then maybe you could expect the installation to work.

> , and got the following error after clicking Install:
>
> Warning: copy(aulawiki-assignments_admin.php): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/mods/modslib.php on line 375
> features/aulawiki/aulawiki-assignments_admin.php to aulawiki-assignments_admin.php impossible to copy

There's a permission problem here, probably related to the initial mods set up referred to above.

> When I go back to Admin Mods, the Install link is still sitting there next to Aulawiki 1.2. If I click it again I get the following error:
>
> Warning: mysql error: Table 'aulawiki_assignment' already exists in query:
>
> CREATE TABLE `aulawiki_assignment` ....
>
> in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/tikidblib.php on line 134
>
> ....

Apparently the mod install script made the table the first time, so naturally there will be an error if there's a request to make an already-existing table. This can be dealt with easily enough if you have phpMyAdmin access to the database, etc.

> Now, maybe we can get a little help this time?

I'm not sure "Admin Mods" works for people who don't have shell accounts. Did you see this message at your site? "To install, remove or upgrade packages you need to give the apache user the right to write files in your web tree (you can use "./fixperms.sh open" to set it up). After installation you need to remove that permission (using "./fixperms fix")." If so, were you able to comply?

Aulawiki will be a core feature of Tiki in version 1.10 or earlier, so it'll be installed as a normal installation/upgrade.

For hosted domains, I suggest getting the files and installing them manually, i.e., uploading with ftp and then doing the database changes with phpMyAdmin. This has been the most successful route for me.

-- Gary - zukakakina.com

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Thanks Chibaguy,

I have complete access to my server, never saw anything mentioning fixperms in the installation docs. I did run the setup.sh, which is confusing as well, since the "id" command didn't give me the information expected.

I have no problem downloading the module files and installing them manually, just don't know where to get them. Everything I'm seeing says go to Admin Mods and click the link. I'll look around some more later today.

I suppose I will have to do another fill install of Tikiwiki, since I have no idea how to backout the Aulawiki install attempt.

For the module writers, the installation process should really check for proper permissions and common problems before attempting to install. Everyone can't be expected to have full shell access to install modules or anything else for that matter.

Sorry if I seem frustrated here, but I see the blurb at the top f the page "Free software is good for you", well, not if it doesn't work as advertised, and support is hard to get.


> I don't know what success other people have had, but for me (using Tiki installations at hosted domains) Admin Mods has never worked completely (admittedly, it's been a while since I tried). I could get as far as having the mod files transferred to my server, but nothing actually installed, maybe due to my not knowing how to deal with "To install, remove or upgrade packages you need to give the apache user the right to write files in your web tree...." without shell/command line access. Though now that I look at fixperms.sh, it seems like maybe chmoding via ftp might work if you know what directories are involved.
>
> Without having the server set up to enable mods to be installed, not even a simple mod is going to work, let alone something complex like Aulawiki.
>
> But if you managed the initial setup OK, then maybe you could expect the installation to work.
>
> > , and got the following error after clicking Install:
> >
> > Warning: copy(aulawiki-assignments_admin.php): failed to open stream: Permission denied in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/mods/modslib.php on line 375
> > features/aulawiki/aulawiki-assignments_admin.php to aulawiki-assignments_admin.php impossible to copy
>
> There's a permission problem here, probably related to the initial mods set up referred to above.
>
> > When I go back to Admin Mods, the Install link is still sitting there next to Aulawiki 1.2. If I click it again I get the following error:
> >
> > Warning: mysql error: Table 'aulawiki_assignment' already exists in query:
> >
> > CREATE TABLE `aulawiki_assignment` ....
> >
> > in /home/hdrpgco/public_html/tiki/lib/tikidblib.php on line 134
> >
> > ....
>
> Apparently the mod install script made the table the first time, so naturally there will be an error if there's a request to make an already-existing table. This can be dealt with easily enough if you have phpMyAdmin access to the database, etc.
>
> > Now, maybe we can get a little help this time?
>
> I'm not sure "Admin Mods" works for people who don't have shell accounts. Did you see this message at your site? "To install, remove or upgrade packages you need to give the apache user the right to write files in your web tree (you can use "./fixperms.sh open" to set it up). After installation you need to remove that permission (using "./fixperms fix")." If so, were you able to comply?
>
> Aulawiki will be a core feature of Tiki in version 1.10 or earlier, so it'll be installed as a normal installation/upgrade.
>
> For hosted domains, I suggest getting the files and installing them manually, i.e., uploading with ftp and then doing the database changes with phpMyAdmin. This has been the most successful route for me.
>
> — Gary - zukakakina.com


posts: 20

> Thought I would post this here instead of in my other thread that has a different subject.
>
> Anyway, Just installed Tikiwiki a couple days ago, and tried installing the Aulawiki mod. I got an error when trying to do so, but did not get a chance to write down the error. But, the mods page still shows Aulawiki waiting to be installed (the INSTALL link is still there). If I hit Install now, I get errors saying that certain tables already exist, and it won't go any further. The install link is still there.
>
> So how do I get Aulawiki fixed and installed?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steel Rat
Hi Steel_Rat
At least you got all those messages. i got no msges at all. I put the url/website and follow all instruction (from video & the documentation) but i can't get the file to install aula. i am installing from my local pc & am using Easyphp.

thanks

~abtet~


posts: 30

Ok, I did another fresh install of Tiki 1.9.4, and I've downloaded the Aulawiki tgz, but I see zero installation instructions in the archive, and none on the Aulawiki page here. Is this a military secret or something??

I've installed NUMEROUS CMS applications, and this has been, by far, the worst... The only reason I've even pursued it this far is because Aulawiki MIGHT have the features I need for true group collaboration and encapsualtion.


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Alright, I FINALLY got Aulawiki installed, not even sure how, lol.

But, the tutorial and video are in spanish, no help to me there.

It's not obvious, even with the assistant, what I should be doing.

What I want to do is this:

- Registered users need to be able to create their own workspaces, which they can make either public or private, and accept requests from other registered users to join.
- The creator of the workspace needs to have admin authority within the workspace except for being able to modify user accounts.

This needs to be automatic, without administrator intervention.

posts: 20

> Alright, I FINALLY got Aulawiki installed, not even sure how, lol.
>
> But, the tutorial and video are in spanish, no help to me there.
>
> It's not obvious, even with the assistant, what I should be doing.
>
> What I want to do is this:
>
> - Registered users need to be able to create their own workspaces, which they can make either public or private, and accept requests from other registered users to join.
> - The creator of the workspace needs to have admin authority within the workspace except for being able to modify user accounts.
>
> This needs to be automatic, without administrator intervention.
Congrat Steel_Rat for successfully installing aula..how do you find it? was it suitable for what you want it to work? and btw, how did you manage to install it finally?
I haven't done anything since the last time i tried installing it..still not successfull installing it sad

~abtet~

posts: 1817 Catalan Countries

> > Alright, I FINALLY got Aulawiki installed, not even sure how, lol.
> >
> > But, the tutorial and video are in spanish, no help to me there.
> >
> > It's not obvious, even with the assistant, what I should be doing.
> >
> > What I want to do is this:
> >
> > - Registered users need to be able to create their own workspaces, which they can make either public or private, and accept requests from other registered users to join.
> > - The creator of the workspace needs to have admin authority within the workspace except for being able to modify user accounts.
> >
> > This needs to be automatic, without administrator intervention.
> Congrat Steel_Rat for successfully installing aula..how do you find it? was it suitable for what you want it to work? and btw, how did you manage to install it finally?
> I haven't done anything since the last time i tried installing it..still not successfull installing it sad
>
> ~abtet~

Hi abtet, can you try again installing it, but from the escire.org? Many bugs on AulaWiki (workspaces) have been fixed.
Follow improved English instructions on:
http://edu.tikiwiki.org/tiki-workspaces_view_structure.php?print=4

If you still find troubles instaling tikimods from the Slax TikiLiveCD which I've recently created.

Cheers,

xavi

posts: 1817 Catalan Countries

> Alright, I FINALLY got Aulawiki installed, not even sure how, lol.
>
> But, the tutorial and video are in spanish, no help to me there.
>
> It's not obvious, even with the assistant, what I should be doing.
>
> What I want to do is this:
>
> - Registered users need to be able to create their own workspaces, which they can make either public or private, and accept requests from other registered users to join.
> - The creator of the workspace needs to have admin authority within the workspace except for being able to modify user accounts.
>
> This needs to be automatic, without administrator intervention.

Sorry for not answering yor post earlier (I have hundreds of unread messages from this forum after summer vacation). Glad you could install it.
We've started the effort to translate documetation into Énglish. I hope you can help us a bit.
So far, jreyes (coder) and me (tester, bug finder - reporter) have been investing our little time into improving the code, and fixing those annoying bugs you've found (and many others you didn't find and will not because jreyes fixed them). AulaWiki is not a finished work, but is getting into a beta level already.
You can see it in action (for production) on:
http://edu.tikiwiki.org/tiki-workspaces_desktop.php?workspaceId=2

And you can join us there improving it... (send me a message when you register there in edu.tw.o and I'll add you and any other interested person as workspace members)

Having said so, please, see installation instructions, specially the one saying the Mod server where to get the latest version (0.7 currently). YEs, on mods.tw.o it says 1.2 (but it was, in fact, 0.3 or 0.4, I think). I don't know why numbers on cvs started from 1.0 onwards, I think, but not the numbering from the original author).
http://edu.tikiwiki.org/tiki-workspaces_view_structure.php?print=4#AulaWiki-Tutorial-Installation

And last, please, keep talking / discussing about this thread (if needed) on edu.tw.o forums (you'll be welcome there! :-) )
For bugs, and so on: "Developement on edu.t.wo
http://edu.tikiwiki.org/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=1

For other comments, "Users Main Forum on edu.tw.o"
http://edu.tikiwiki.org/tiki-view_forum.php?forumId=2


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Not only can I not install it manually but I can't find the link to download the latest package and install it manually ...
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AulaWiki is working on Tiki 1.9.x sites:

You can try (after making a backup of your database) with any of those two versions:
1.2: http://gclub.ub.es/carpetiki/mods/Dist/features-aulawiki-1.2.tgz
0.8: http://gclub.ub.es/carpetiki/mods/Dist/features-aulawiki-0.8.tgz


I'm mostly using AulaWiki on Tiki 1.10.x sites, even if it stopped being fully functional as Tiki 1.10 changed the way some features are handled:

So, some features are not working yet. Revision 1.6 is partially patched to allow to install it again on recent Tiki 1.10svn, and this revision of AulaWiki mod is downloadable from the mods.tw.o site:

http://mods.tikiwiki.org/details.php?type=features&mod=aulawiki

Please note that many resources are not created by the time of this writing (file galleries, structures, etc.). But workspaces are created, as well as groups, permissions, Wiki pages, and forums, at least.
We are still looking for a developer (paid if necessary) to fix AulaWiki to fully work on 1.10 sites.
The main coder might come back to improve AulaWiki and its worksapces from September onwards (after TikiFestPorto ).


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