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Re: [bika-users] Problems
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From: lemoene <le...@bi...> - 2011-12-28 20:22:14
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Did you try to proceed and skip the graphics? That is not critical to the rest of the installation > Hi Brandon > > I'm also not an install specialist and its an awkward time being high > holidays. Any Windows people available out there? > >> I am now using Plone 2.5.5 with Bika 2.3.3 bundle on a fresh install >> of windows, the place where I get stuck is the reportlabs. I >> followed the included instructions EXACTLY and then I go to >> http://localhost/bika/test_install I get a Zope error saying "Page >> not found." >> > > This does seem to point to issues with Reportlab > >> The directions are not thorough. For instance the instructions, on >> part V) it says: >> > > I think this was still written and tested with XP... It should be > addressed, our apologies, but Windows was neglected in favour of > Linux/FreeBSD, the OS of choice for the majority of Bika users. Should > we get to the bottom of this please post your suggestions for > improvements here. > > It might be besides the point, but if you are not on a tight schedule, > consider evaluating the Bika 3 alpha on-line demo at > http://bika3.bikalabs.com - its a major improvement on Bika 2, e.g. > using Plone 4.1 instead of Bika 2's Plone 2.5. Bika 3 should reach > production status before the end of the 1st quarter 2012. > > The code can be checked out from the code repositories at GitHub and > install scripts (again by popular demand) exist for *nix/BSD already, > but Windows is still lagging. Let me know off-list should you want > logon credentials for the Bika 3 demo. I am on-line for the next 2 > hours still > >> */"iv) Copy _renderPM dlls from renderPM_Win32dlls-py24 to python,/* >> >> */ to C:\Program Files\Plone 2\Python\DLLs/* >> >> */ /* >> >> */ v) Test. Once your Bika installation is complete, >> navigate to /* >> >> */ http://localhost:8080/bika/test_install/* >> >> */ /* >> >> */ It should display a test image of a bell curve and texts"/* >> >> Does Zope need to be started first? The instructions it says to start >> ZOPE after this. >> > > This does not sound right. Try starting Zope first. I am surprised > this has not been pointed out a lot earlier. The installation guides > have not been changed for literally years. > >> Do I need to start the idserver.bat? >> > > The ID server only deals with issuing unique sequential IDs to new > samples etc., that should not come into the equation. > >> is */http://localhost:8080/bika/test_install the right address?/* >> > > Yes if you are using port 8080 > > Bests > l > >> Thank you, >> >> *Brandon Hire* >> >> Analytical Research Laboratories / DNA Solutions >> >> IT Administrator >> >> Office: (405) 271-1144 >> >> Cell: (405) 474-2169 >> >> This message and any attachments are confidential and are intended >> for the personal attention of the addressee(s). If as a reader of >> this message you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby >> notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this >> communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this >> message in error, please notify the sender and delete/destroy the >> original message and any copies. Thank you. >> >> *From:* Campbell McKellar-Basset [mailto:cam...@bi...] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 27, 2011 1:03 PM >> *To:* Hire, Brandon >> *Cc:* bik...@li... >> *Subject:* Re: Problems >> >> Hi, >> >> I've never installed to Windows, so I normally leave others to field >> these queries. I'll try and find a copy and install it to check it >> out, if you don't come right soon. >> >> Are you using the Plone unified installer 2.5.5? I've never used >> anything lower than that. I also noted you said were installing 2.1 >> - why? There should be a 2.3.3 release on bika.sourceforge.net >> <http://bika.sourceforge.net> (which is the oldest code I'm at all >> familiar with, as it's the base of the current Bika3/Plone4 port). >> The message about 'default_view_fallback' speaks to me of a version >> mismatch between the install profile and the version of Plone. Using >> latest 2.x release available might make the difference. There's a >> README.txt file in the 2.3.3 distribution, which is a little >> different from the doc you've been reading. (And I have watched >> others following *that* document exactly, with success). >> >> Can you zip and send me your entire instance.log, if it hasn't grown >> too large? I will read it, maybe I will be able to spot other signs. >> >> Campbell >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Ridiculously easy VDI. With Citrix VDI-in-a-Box, you don't need a complex >> infrastructure or vast IT resources to deliver seamless, secure access to >> virtual desktops. With this all-in-one solution, easily deploy virtual >> desktops for less than the cost of PCs and save 60% on VDI infrastructure >> costs. 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