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#183082

Hello,

I am trying to build my site http://bit.ly/Un3QOi and have very little time to have it up and running (at least the essential parts), that’s why I ask for help. I have looked everywhere and haven’t found a solution, right now I am getting desperated.

First of all I installed Joomla 2.5.7. I need some submenus with some nested levels, and read about JA Purity so I decided to install it as well.

I did this:
installed “JA_Purity_II” for Joomla 2.5 http://www.joomlart.com/forums/downloads.php?do=cat&id=402
Installed JA_Purity_II component
Installed JA_Purity_II plugin
Installed JA_Purity_II template
Activate plugin JA_Purity_II (JA T3 Framework)
Extensions –> Template manager –> Template
Components –> JA Extension Manager

Updated “JA T3v2 System Plugin” http://update.joomlart.com/service/tracking/j16/plg_system_jat3.xml

My submenu doesn’t work at all so I read more on the web and thought that the solution might be installing JA Menu Parameters so I
instaled “JA Menu Parameters plugin for Joomla 1.5” (could not find a version for Joomla 2.5) http://www.joomlart.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=585

In some guides like this one (http://wiki.joomlart.com/wiki/JA_Template_Framework/Navigation) I read about some parameters I don’t have. I mean, in Menus –> Main Menu –> Home (for editing) you can see “Parameters (Basic)”, “Parameters (Advanced)”, “Parameters (Component)”, “Parameters (System)”. If I do the same on my site, I only can see “Parameters (JA Extended)”

What is missing?

Please help me, I am really confused and frustrated. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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#476140

Quick Question …..

Is there any reason why you would/could not have started off via the quickstart+sample data installation, and then just work backwards from there (with everything already installed for you from the start)?

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#476145

Thanks for answering. In fact, there is no reason. I was not aware I could do that. I have a few pages already, if I do as you say, would I overwrite the contents?

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#476146

<em>@javierl 350475 wrote:</em><blockquote>Thanks for answering. In fact, there is no reason. I was not aware I could do that. I have a few pages already, if I do as you say, would I overwrite the contents?</blockquote>
It will – as you will need to start with a fresh database.

However, what you CAN do is first BACKUP your existing database tables and content … and then, after you re-install using the quickstart+sample data method, simply either overwrite the SPECIFIC CONTENT database tables with your back up content tables, or re-enter the content quickly from the cut-and-paste backup you made.

Make sense?

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#476148

I did a backup with “Akeeba Backup” before all this JA Purity II installation. What you say makes sense to me, however I have some doubts about how to proceed.
I think I might copy-and-paste what I already have, that wouldn’t be a big deal. What I don’t know is how to un-install and re-install everything. Or is not necessary to un-install? Please explain, thank you

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#476149

<em>@javierl 350478 wrote:</em><blockquote>
I think I might copy-and-paste what I already have, that wouldn’t be a big deal. What I don’t know is how to un-install and re-install everything. Or is not necessary to un-install? Please explain, thank you</blockquote>

The easiest way is to simply delete your entire installation and drop the corresponding database … i.e. wipe the slate clean.

As for reinstalling utilizing the quickstart+sample data process, the following is a STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL GUIDE for utilizing the quickstart installation process . . . . written by a pretty cool dude, I might add 😎

Hope That Helps !!!

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#476155

I was beginning to read your guide, really useful so far 😎
If I understood correctly that would also install Joomla from scratch.

<blockquote>The easiest way is to simply delete your entire installation and drop the corresponding database … i.e. wipe the slate clean.
</blockquote>

First, how should I delete my current installation?
The database I think I should drop it from the cPanel I have available with my hosting provider.

In which directory are my current articles located? (so I can copy just those files to my PC)

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#476157

<em>@javierl 350487 wrote:</em><blockquote>I was beginning to read your guide, really useful so far 😎
If I understood correctly that would also install Joomla from scratch.</blockquote>
correct

<em>@javierl 350487 wrote:</em><blockquote>First, how should I delete my current installation?
The database I think I should drop it from the cPanel I have available with my hosting provider.</blockquote>
correct again

<em>@javierl 350487 wrote:</em><blockquote>In which directory are my current articles located? (so I can copy just those files to my PC)</blockquote>
if you are interested only in articles then table name in phpMySQL you will find “jos_content”

Other related help for tables in MYSQL
jos_sections
jos_categories
jos_content

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#476168

I will write here what I am doing (maybe it’ll be useful for someone else in the future).
I went to cPanel on my hosting provider, then phpMyAdmin. There I found the databases (I had 2 of them): _joo1 and _joo2. The one I have to care about now is _joo2.

I found these tables and exported the contents to text files (they are easier to deal with):

• jml_contents
• jml_categories

Now I am ready to delete these tables. From cPanel, I select MySQL, there I have a list of the databases and I can select the delete database option.

Once this is done, I can go on with the new installation.

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#476169

Now that I am ready for a fresh start, I would like to ask you, which one would you recommend… “JA Purity II” or “JA Elastica”?

I don’t have many special needs, I do need some nested menus (submenus). I will have some section on the site where registered users will have access to some files, and I might add some AdSense later on.

What do you think?

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#476170

Well, it really comes down to a subjective/personal feeling of what YOU are wanting to accomplish, and which template you feel will best serve YOUR vision and needs.

One thing I would suggest, however, is to take a little bit of time to browse through the JA Elastica section of the forum – to see what issues people have been experiencing and how they have been able to resolve them . . . just in case you decide to use JA Elastica and find yourself experiencing similar issues.

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#476295

I want to say thank you for taking the time to help me out. I have decided to try JA Elastica, and I am following your guide right now.

Just one more thing, is there any reading material you would recommend for a beginner like me to learn more about JA Elastica or Joomla in general? Hopefully some day I will be developing sites professionally with these great tools.

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#476315

<em>@javierl 350662 wrote:</em><blockquote>]Just one more thing, is there any reading material you would recommend for a beginner like me to learn more about JA Elastica or Joomla in general? Hopefully some day I will be developing sites professionally with these great tools.</blockquote>

For learning about JA Elastica, your best bet is to do exactly what I suggested above . . . take a little bit of time to browse through the JA Elastica section of the forum – both the User Guide and other member’s postings – to see what issues people have been experiencing and how they have been able to resolve them.

As for learning more about Joomla, below are number of Joomla! learning sites from around the web to get beginners started on the Joomla! journey – as well as help developers master the the Joomla! CMS:

JOOMLA! OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION
http://docs.joomla.org/Main_Page

JOOMLART TUTORIAL SECTION
http://www.joomlart.com/forums/forum/joomlart-tutorials/

http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/web-development-tool-essentials-design-like-a-pro/

http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/using-firebug-to-customize-your-site/

http://www.joomlart.com/forums/topic/use-jas-demo-builder-as-a-learning-tool/

OTHER WEBSITES
Let’s start with Websites where you can get essential tutorials such as Joomla! installing, templates customizing or instructions on 3rd party components and modules like VirtueMart, Community Builder…
http://www.joomlatutorials.com/
http://www.joomlablogger.net/
http://www.howtojoomla.net/
http://www.iteachme.com/
http://www.tutorialjoomla.net/
http://www.theartofjoomla.com
http://www.compassdesigns.net/joomla-tutorials
http://www.template-for-joomla.com/joomla-tutorials.html
http://www.teachmejoomla.net/joomla-mambo-tutorials-and-howtos/
http://www.dart-creations.com/joomla/
http://www.joomla-tutorials.de/
http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/joomla25/
http://www.joomlashack.com/tutorials

Hope some of those help.

🙂

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#476332

Thanks a lot!!

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