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Latest post by sulpher on Monday, 17 February 2025 16:24 EET

Bijlmer

Hi, 

 

i am still struggling to get you'r component working . 

I dit installed the sample plugin, but the next stap to install the data of the samples i cannot find it, as i follow the instructions in you't guide. 

Can you help me out? 

The admin details i proved in good trust, so that you have acces to the backend. 

 

Thnx. 

Hans Mooren

Amsterdam

 

 

 

sulpher
Hi Hans,
What is the URL to the Administrator Panel of your site?
I suppose you need to Sample Data module to be enabled in Joomla's backend:
https://imgur.com/a/u1NKP57
It is a core module that displays all available sample data taken from sample plugins that are enabled.
NorrCompetition sample data need to be enabled too.

Bijlmer

the url is: https://zo24-7nl.hosting-cluster.nl/administrator/

sulpher
Hans,
1. Yes, as I supposed above, you had to add a Sample Data module for the backend.
I go to Content > Administrator Modules > New > Select Sample Data module and assigned it to cpanel position. As the result, the module displays the list of available sample plugins:
https://imgur.com/a/t7SNUbW
2. I noticed there is no SSL sertificate for this domain. Please ensure you have issued the SSL for the domain. There should be a free certificate like Let's Encrypt. This is a recommendation.

Please let us know about your progress with installing NorrCompetition sample data.

Best regards,
Eugene

Bijlmer

thnx for the respons, 

i will check for it. 

about the ssl this is an temporary site location, when it goes public it will be with ssl from the hosting partner. 

Hans

 

 

Bijlmer

I made some steps. 

now i see the sample data that i have to install. 

But: sep1 Failed: previous installation data found. Please delete the contests and/or fields first. 

 

but i did not make an contest yet. Any idea where i can find the fields or contest? 

thnx

sulpher
Hans,
There are some data you have already added. Please remove the item in categories and in fields. They prevent to install sample data. To install sample data, the NorrCompetition's data should be 'clear'. I do not remove existing data since I want you to proceed step-by-step to understand how it works. Please try out and let me know.

b2z

Please also ensure that you removed categories and fields from the trash. To remove only is not enough.

Kind regards,

Dmitrijs

Bijlmer

Thnx Dmitrijs, 

 

but maby a stupid question but where find i that trash. 

I know trash from articles etc. but i cannot find it for this. 

 

Hans 

sulpher

Hi Hans,

Go to Fields > Click on Filter Options > Trashed: 2025-02-14-16-29-21

Select items and click on Empty trash:

2025-02-14-16-30-00

Repeat the same scenario with NorrCompetition categories. It is a standard Joomla's approach like it works in articles.

Best regards,
Eugene

Bijlmer

Thnx again, 

an learning moment. 

but still got the message when i try to install the sample data?

what is next?

Hans

 

sulpher

Then it means the trash can wasn't cleared yet and there is still a trashed item. Please read recommendations given above again and check out. Categories or Fields still have trashed item.

 

Bijlmer

Thnx again, 

 

sorry, but every where in the fields, categories, there is no data, empty the cash also again, but still nothing to make the next step. For the sample data. 

no idea 

 

Hans

sulpher
Hans,
Have you checked out trashing items in NorrCompetition's Fields section?

sulpher
Here is your trashed item:

2025-02-15-14-15-14

And my colleague corrected me: there is no need to clean categories. Only Fields, Contests and Entries.

Best regards,
Eugene

Bijlmer

thanx, 

 

i found it i deleted that before i assume. Now i get this message: An error has occurred. The details are in the log file.

is there a log file for this component?

 

thnx again

 

 

sulpher
Hi Hans,
The component's log file is located in standard Joomla's path:
/administrator/logs/com_competition.php

Please let us know what's inside.
If you do not have experience to work with FTP, please update the 1st topic with hidden credentials and provide us temporary access to FTP and we will examine logs. Alternatively, you can install the following component to read logs:
Vierw Logs component.

Bijlmer

with the help of the webhost, we finally deciede to install it all again. 

And now it works. 

Now finding out how it really works, to ad a new competition and so on. 

Thnx till now. 

Hans

sulpher
Hi Hans,

I am glad the problem has been resolved. I can suppose the problem was related to a necessity to increse max_execution_time parameter on hosting's side, but logs could give more information. Anyway, it's no longer actual.
Should you still experience problems, please open a new support thread. We would be grateful if you will leave a review about our support on TrustPilot or write a small review about NorrCompetition at the Joomla Extensions Directory later. Have a great day and good luck with starting a new website.

Best regards,
Eugene

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