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Hi Harry,

don't worry about the two listed errors.
The standard ILIAS template uses a template variable LOCATION_STYLESHEET. I assume that somewhere someone has not replaced the variable so the error is caused. But I'm sure it's a page where the stylesheet is not needed, otherwise you would see the mess. I have this error too.

functions.js is a file with some javascript functions which are needed sometimes. Even if the import fails, ILIAS should work. And in the learning modules, where the error occured, this file isn't necessary I think. Maybe the error is cause because someone forgot to comment the functions.js out and now ILIAS tries to import it without a correct path.

I will check both but I has definely nothing to do with your problems.
Cheers,
Helmut

Oke helmut,

I've solved part of the problem, I guess.

With some googling I've found that the zend optimizer in php.ini caused some of the problems.
I've commented them out and my editor seems to function (partly)

I can set edit mode and when I try to insert a paragraph I get the editor, but I still can't save a modification (Validation error(s) 0 unknown error!)

When I check my learning module in administration I still get


I asume an ill-constructed tree might cause the validation error; the same happens when I use your learning module (iLex 1.2-manual).

Harry

I plug me in the flow...

I have the same "ilTree::Constructor(): No tree_id given!" in my logs and in the repository concerning an ilex1.2.6 (from OO 2.03) imported Ilias learning module. But I'm luckier : the editor works and an ilias made learning module works just fine...

The problem is that with such imported learning modules there's only a blanck page in the repository (except the "ilTree::Constructor(): No tree_id given!" error) so ...No "porperties" for the global learning module (but I can modify individual pages!) and subsequently no way to make it on line...

I use a debian testing, apache2 and php5 with ilias 3.6.2.

I'll try to upgrade tomorrow to 3.6.4 and see if it's better.

Thanks in advance for any help...
Pascal

Helmut, Jorg, pascal,

I think I've got my problem solved

I use XAMPP installer on Win2K and the installer does not give you a choice to install in a different folder but C:\Program Files\xampp.

It is a known problem on windows when folder names have spaces! Some non-window programs don't work on paths with spaces.

By using XAMPP zip-package you can install xampp in any directory and run setup. It install just as easy as the installer. Installing xampp on C:\XAMPP solved the problem (no validation errors and a working editor)

Got to do some more testing but I don't expect any major problems.
Thanks for the support.

Cheers,
Harry

Nice installation-guide, but did you ever tried to get ILIAS3 running on IIS? My employee doesn`t like Apache, Tomcat, Orion or a webserver like that.

View my topic http://www.ilias.de/iosbb/viewtopic.php?t=3824

Installation instructions for ILIAS 3 on
Windows 2000/2003 Server with or without permanent Internet-Connection
Version 1.3
From: Jörg Butterwegge Date: 11/13/2006

1. Introduction
The installation of ILIAS on a Win2000/2003 server isn’t a problem normally. The following instructions describes step by step the server installation. Also available and must seen is the forum of ILIAS3 open source with help options for all. (see http://www.ilias.de)

2. Installation with X(W)AMPP-Package
2.1. Useful
ILIAS 3 is best running on WinServers with the XAMPP Server-package. XAMPP is an easy way to install ILIAS 3 on your server. X(W)AMPP contains the latest versions of Apache, MySQL, PHP und Perl and installs them all in one step on your server.

2.2. How to get the Software
You can find the latest version of XAMPP (for Windows) here : „http://www.apachefriends.org/en/“ (current Version 1.5.4a).
After download you run the installation guide and choose the language. Than check the license and after that you have to choose the folder for installation. (e.g. C:\XAMPP )
(XAMPP creates an own folder XAMPP. So you have now C:\XAMPP\XAMPP). After running the installation guide you get a finale message and now you are able to configure the server.

2.4. Server configuration
PHP 5 is the default setting for PHP. The newer ILIAS versions (Ver.3 and above) are running without any problems. But if necessary you can switch down the PHP version from 5 to 4.

2.4.1. PHP Version
To switch down from PHP5 to PHP 4 you have to do the followings steps :
- first start the control panel of XAMPP and stop the apache service (It’s better to use the administrative tools of services)
- go now to the folder, where XAMPP is installed. (e.g. C:\xampp\xampp)
- start the file php-switch.bat and enter a 4 following the enter key.
- start now again the apache service from the XAMPP control panel. PHP is now running with version 4.

2.4.2. DOMXML (only for PHP 4)
ILIAS 3 with PHP 4 needs for PHP the extension DOMXML.
You had to proof, if this extension is active.
- go to the folder of XAMPP (e.g. C:\XAMPP\XAMPP\)
- go now to folder apache\bin (e.g. C:\XAMPP\XAMPP\apache\bin)
- open file php.ini
- search in „Dynamic Extensions“ for :
;extension=php_domxml.dll
- uncomment this line so that DOMXML will start after reloading PHP
- save file php.ini

Short Annex for php.ini. After installation you find in the folder XAMPP about three files php.ini, one file php5.ini and one file php4.ini. The “activeâ€

in addition to 2.5


the HTMLDOC Link is broken,
instead, is this the right tool you are talking about?

http://www.htmldoc.org/

if you are using IIS, please note that you have to modify security settings to let IUSER run cmd and all other software, and is able to access and modify the ilias Folder...

regards

Jan

Hi Jan,

this link will work, too. You have to make sure downloading the windows version.

I checked the link I presented and it works.
So you can choose of both:

http://www.htmldoc.org/ or

http://www.downloadtipp.de/shareware_un ... 1620.shtml.

Cheers

Joerg

sorry,

of course your link is working fine, i rechecked
but please delete the dot behind it "."

This doesn't work at all.
use
http://www.downloadtipp.de/shareware_und_freeware/1620.shtml

best regards

Jan

After reviewing my instruction I realized, that some of the links are not working, because the dot after the link (which is the dot at the end of each sentence) is used within the link and so it didn't work.
Please find here tested links:

You need for installation additional Software:
a. Installation of a ZIP program
For pack of files ILIAS 3 needs a ZIP program. A good tested and open source program is zip-w32.exe. You can find it here: http://www.info-zip.org
b. Installation of an UNZIP program
For unzip of files ILIAS 3 needs a unzip program. A good tested and open source program is unzip-w32.exe. You can find it here: http://www.info-zip.org
c. Installation of ImageMagick
ILIAS 3 needs ImageMagick to create and show graphics and thumbnails. You can find it here: http://www.imagemagick.org/script/binary-releases.php Download the file ImageMagick-6.2.5-4-Q16-windows-dll.exe and start the file. Important is to know the installation path. (e.g.

C:/xampp/imagemagick). After installation you may check the existence of convert.exe in the installation path.
d. Installation of HTMLDOCS
ILIAS 3 needs HTMLDOCS for offline working (e.g. creating learning modules) You can find it here : http://www.downloadtipp.de/shareware_un ... 1620.shtml Download this working version and start the installation. (This version is for free, everthing newer you have to pay for...) Important is to know the installation path (e.g. C:\XAMPP/htmldoc). After installation you may prove the existence of htmldoc.exe in the installation path.
e. Installation Java Runtime Environment (current version 6.0 Update 1)
Download from : http://www.java.com/en/download/download_the_latest.jsp and start the file. Important is to know the installation path (e.g. C:/programs/java).

Hello,

thanks for the instructions.

I have one problem:


I haven't found the file on the site, neither on another website. Can anybody show me how to get this file.

Thanks in advance
Bene

Bene,
just go to that webpage, click on that zip link in the third row.
Now you are at this page:

http://www.info-zip.org/Zip.html#Sources

Click now on source code, that brings you down to the download servers.

That's it.

Best regards

Joerg

Installation instruction for ILIAS 3.x on Computer with
Microsoft operating systems with or without permanent Internet-Connection
Version 1.4
From: Jörg Butterwegge

1. Introduction
The installation of ILIAS on a computer with Vista, XP or a server with Win2000/2003 isn’t a problem normally. The following instruction describes step by step the installation. For further help on the Installation process in general see ILIAS webpage (http://www.ilias.de)

2. Installation with XAMPP-Package
2.1. Useful
ILIAS 3.x is best running on Windows with the XAMPP Server-package. XAMPP is an easy way to install ILIAS 3.x on your computer. XAMPP contains the latest versions of Apache, MySQL, PHP und Perl and installs them all in one step on your server.

2.2. How to get the Software
You can find the latest version of XAMPP (for Windows) here : http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html (current Version 1.6.5).
After download you run the installation guide and choose the language. Than check the license and after that you have to choose the folder for installation.

• Create folder C:\xampp (Folder where XAMPP will be installed)
• Create C:\xampp\ILIAS_DATA (Folder where the ILIAS data will be stored; this is not the area where courses will be stored)
• Create file C:\xampp\ILIAS_DATA\ILIAS3_LOG.txt (File for ILIAS log data)
• run the installation process xampp-win32-1.6.5-installer.exe
• choose the folder for installation. (e.g. C:\xampp )
(XAMPP creates its own folder xampp. So you now have C:\xampp\xampp). After running the installation guide and seeing the final message you will be able to configure the server settings.

Because of missing or insufficient write permissions in the c:\program files folder of the default Windows Vista installation, I recommend to use alternate folders for XAMPP e.g. c:\xampp or c:\myfolder\xampp.

After clicking “Finishâ€