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FAQ - frequently asked questions

Answers to the most important questions are given here. Before contacting the developers in case of problems, please check if your question has not yet been answered on this page.

What does "database update required!"mean? What do I have to do?

Part-DB stores the entered data (articles, storage locations, etc.) in a MySQL database. Since Part-DB is constantly being developed further, the database needs to be updated from time to time (new tables, new columns,...). The message "Database update required!" means that your database is no longer up to date and therefore needs to be updated. This is only necessary after installing a new version of Part-DB. The update has to be updated under the menu item "System -> Database" with the button "Update database now". It is recommended to back up the database before the update.

Why can I upload only files up to a maximum of #MB?

The maximum file size for uploads is not limited by Part-DB, but by the server. If you run Part-DB on a hoster's server, you have to call their support team to clarify how to push the limit. If you run Part-DB on your own server, seeConfigure[Requirements#PHP_this guide for instructions on how to configure PHP for larger uploads.

The start page takes a long time to load, what can I do about it?

On the start page the RSS feed of the Part-DB downloads is displayed by default, so that you can see directly when there are new versions. However, every time you access the start page, the RSS feed is downloaded from the Google Code page, which takes a short moment each time. In case of a slow internet connection, this can considerably extend the loading time. This can be avoided by deactivating the RSS feed. To do this, activate the checkbox "Hide update list (RSS feed) on start page" under "System" -> "Configuration".

I want to have other columns in the article tables, is that possible?

Yes, you can define the columns in the configuration file "config. php" yourself. To do this, open the file "config_defaults. php". There are several lines starting with "$config[' table']". Each of these rows defines the columns for a specific table. Copy the lines you want to change into the file "data/config. php" (WARNING: DO NOT change the lines in the "config_defaults. php"!). In "config. php" the beginning of these lines must be changed from "$config" to "$manual_config". Now you can change the values of these variables to adjust the columns. The available columns are listed in the "config_defaults. php". Attention: At the moment not all columns on every page are supported (e. g. the +/- buttons only work on one page so far).

Footprints: Assigning images is tedious, can't it be easier?

At the moment, unfortunately, this is not easier. The only workaround is explained in the note text under the text field of the image file path. In later versions of Part-DB, however, this shortcoming will be corrected, as there will be a dialog for selecting an image file.

When selecting the language always comes "The selected language is not supported by the server."!

This error message means that the selected language is not installed on your server operating system. If you have a Linux server, you can install the language as described inhere. If it is not possible to install additional languages on your server, you can choose the language "POSIX", which should be available on every system. In addition, you must define the currency to be used in your configuration file. In the file "data/config. php" add this line (e. g. for Euro): $manual_config[' money_format'][' POSIX'] =' %! n €';