remove sample database

[PhotoMan]

Hi. I'm new to ZenCart ---

How do I remove the sample database?? I have a good understanding of the system now and want to start entering my own products and categories.

Do I need to start over by running the install program???

Thanks in advance...

[stevesh]

It's not a separate database, so the easiest way is to delete the sample categories from Admin, unless you're a lot more familiar with MySql than I am.

[DrByte]

The *cleanest* and fastest way is to do a quick re-install of the database by running the /zc_install/index.php with your browser.

Merely deleting the sample categories and their contained products is a close second, and is acceptable in many cases. You may want to clean up the demo option names and option values as well.

[infatti]

Is this also a good way to remove all products installed including those I have made myself as a test?

[DrByte]

The *cleanest* and fastest way is to do a quick re-install of the database by running the /zc_install/index.php with your browser.

Is this also a good way to remove all products installed including those I have made myself as a test?

What I described above will wipe out everything in your Zen Cart database: customers, orders, products, categories, attributes, all configuration settings ... everything.

[Ksiaze]

DrByte can you give some more directions what exactly means "quick re-install of the database by running the /zc_install/index.php with your browser." I will appreciate you.

[Get Em Fast]

DrByte can you give some more directions what exactly means "quick re-install of the database by running the /zc_install/index.php with your browser." I will appreciate you.

Well, I'm not the Dr. (looks like he may be busy), but, in Laymans terms, just do a quick re-install, the same way you installed ZC in the first place. Make sure to name your zc_install folder back to zc_install (remember....you had to rename this folder after installation?), then open your browser to http:\\your_site\zc_install. Just install to same database (you will get warnings about wiping everything out....you want that). This time, just don't include the demo products.

If you've made a custom template, be sure to copy all your custom files to your pc (my documents, maybe), or you WILL loose it.

You will then, have a "Fresh" install of Zen-Cart with no demo products.

Hope this helps.

[Ksiaze]

First, thank you for quick answer. I reinstalled, but the problem is I don't see option include a demo product, seems they comes together with fresh installation.
I will try again carefully. Maybe I missed something.

[Get Em Fast]

First, thank you for quick answer. I reinstalled, but the problem is I don't see option include a demo product, seems they comes together with fresh installation.
I will try again carefully. Maybe I missed something.

Yep. You missed the little field down at the bottom that says "include demo products", selecteded by default. You have to un-select. Look closely, as it IS easy to miss.

[Ksiaze]

The only check fields what I see are:

- Generate a random Administrator username and password.
- Automatically create a new database.
- I have read the terms and conditions of the GPLv2 license agreement.
- I have read and agree to the SimpleScripts Terms of Service.