pMachine Forum Version 2.0 Installation Manual
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In order to use the forum module, you must be running pMachinePro
STEP 1
Edit the "pm_inc.php" file.
Note: This option is only necessary if you script directory is called something other than "pm", or if the path needs
to be changed.
Located in the "forum" directory you'll find a file called "pm_inc.php". Open it with a text editor and change the
default name "pm" to the name of the directory containing your scripts. You might also need to modify the path
in that file.
STEP 2
Upload the Installation Script.
Upload the file called "install_forum.php" into the directory containing your pMachine scripts (the same
directory where you access the control panel).
Once you've uploaded this file, remove it from the "forum" directory.
STEP 3
Upload the "forum" directory.
Upload the "forum" directory and all of it's contents into your root weblog directory. It should be put into the same directory
containing your various weblog pages (weblog.php, comments.php, archives.php, etc.)
STEP 4
Run the Installation Script
Point your browser to the installation file you uploaded in step 2. This file will configure your new forum.
STEP 5 (optional)
Run the installation script for additional forums (categories)
If you want to create multiple forums in order to
separate your posts into distinct categories, you can run the installation script additional times.
Each time you run the installation script it will add one additional forum.
IMPORTANT
Every additional forum must share the same template as the first one. Therefore, when you run the installation script more than
once, YOU MUST do the following:
- Click the "no" checkbox, when asked whether to create a new template.
- Enter the name of your EXISTING forum template in the bottom entry field.
IN ADDITION:
You must open the file called "index.php" (forum directory) and manually add you new forum categories. There are
instructions contained within that file.
STEP 6
Delete the Installation Script
Remove "install_forum.php" from your server to prevent others from accessing it. Keep a copy of the install script on file
so that if you need to create additional forums in the future you can do so.