Pre-release feedback for v1.5.2

[DrByte]

While waiting for PA-DSS certification assessment, we're making the pre-release BETA of v1.5.2 available for community testing and feedback.
The v1.5.2 beta zip link is at http://www.zen-cart.com/showthread.php?211146

Changed Files: see /docs/changed_files-v1-5-2.html in the zip
Fixes/Features: see /docs/whatsnew_1.5.2.html in the zip

FEEDBACK:
- Bugs should be posted as new threads in the Bug Reports section of the forum: http://www.zen-cart.com/forumdisplay...40-Bug-Reports
- For other feedback, post a reply below.

If you want a new feature, it will not happen in this release since its scope is necessarily closed -- better to discuss that in a separate thread in the Features Wish List area.

NOTE: This is a BETA/release-candidate only. It is NOT formally certified as an official release yet.

[stellarweb]

Can't wait to test it out!!

THANKS

[stellarweb]

PHP version 5.4.21
MySQL version 5.1.70-cll

Clean database - all new files uploaded. Config files changed to match database.

The database type you have selected does not appear to be supported by the PHP version you have installed. You may need to check with your hosting provider to check that the database type you have selected is supported. If this is your own server, then please ensure that support for the database type has been compiled into PHP, and that the necessary extensions/modules/dll files are being loaded (esp check php.ini for extension=mysql.so, etc).

First page says MySQL Support = OFF

Not sure what this means? Any help appreciated!

[simon1066]

As I have many changes to existing core files on my setup, upgrade is likely to be an onerous task.

Until I can devote enough time to it, I am interested in:

CHANGE-619 - Improve speed of stores with over 10,000 products

Is it possible to apply this fix on its own? Which files are applicable?

Thanks

Simon

[swguy]

Forum Bug Reports thread needs a 1.5.2 Prefix.

Errors in the Changelog for 1.5.2 (docs/changed_files-v1-5-2.html)


Missing files:
admin/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php

Misspellings (less than is correct; greater than is copy from changelog)
9c9
< admin/developers_tool_kit.php
---
> admin/developers_toolkit.php
35c33
< admin/includes/languages/english/developers_tool_kit.php
---
> admin/includes/languages/english/developers_toolkit.php
42c40
< admin/includes/modules/product_music/update_product.php
---
> admin/includes/modules/products_music/update_product.php
52c50
< admin/option_values.php
---
> admin/options_values.php
77c75
< includes/dist-configure.php
---
> includes/dist_configure.php
137c135
< includes/modules/products_quantity_discounts.php
---
> includes/modules/product_quantity_discounts.php

[swguy]

The first 1.6 compatible mod was Shipping Rates in Cart. http://www.zen-cart.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=904
Who will submit the first 1.5.2 compatible mod?

[DrByte]

As I have many changes to existing core files on my setup, upgrade is likely to be an onerous task.

Until I can devote enough time to it, I am interested in:

CHANGE-619 - Improve speed of stores with over 10,000 products

Is it possible to apply this fix on its own? Which files are applicable?

Thanks

Simon

As with ALL upgrades, selectively picking-and-choosing isolated files is NOT the best approach. A proper upgrade is ALWAYS the best approach.
That said, the following github commits to v160 encompass the changes made for CHANGE-619: 1 2 3 4

[DrByte]

Forum Bug Reports thread needs a 1.5.2 Prefix.

Errors in the Changelog for 1.5.2 (docs/changed_files-v1-5-2.html)


Missing files:
admin/includes/extra_configures/enable_error_logging.php

Misspellings (less than is correct; greater than is copy from changelog)
9c9
< admin/developers_tool_kit.php
---
> admin/developers_toolkit.php
35c33
< admin/includes/languages/english/developers_tool_kit.php
---
> admin/includes/languages/english/developers_toolkit.php
42c40
< admin/includes/modules/product_music/update_product.php
---
> admin/includes/modules/products_music/update_product.php
52c50
< admin/option_values.php
---
> admin/options_values.php
77c75
< includes/dist-configure.php
---
> includes/dist_configure.php
137c135
< includes/modules/products_quantity_discounts.php
---
> includes/modules/product_quantity_discounts.php

Thanks. Will update the docs with this before release.

[DrByte]

PHP version 5.4.21
MySQL version 5.1.70-cll

Clean database - all new files uploaded. Config files changed to match database.

The database type you have selected does not appear to be supported by the PHP version you have installed. You may need to check with your hosting provider to check that the database type you have selected is supported. If this is your own server, then please ensure that support for the database type has been compiled into PHP, and that the necessary extensions/modules/dll files are being loaded (esp check php.ini for extension=mysql.so, etc).

First page says MySQL Support = OFF

Not sure what this means? Any help appreciated!

Can you confirm whether mysqli is supported in your PHP installation? It's looking for the existence of the mysqli_connect() function, since the old mysql_connect() (and the entire mysql API) was removed in PHP 5.5 in favor of the mysqli API. Zen Cart now uses the mysqli features, which have been available since PHP 5.0, and are normally available by default.

[countrycharm]

So zen cart 1.5.2 is just for testing for now correct. I would go wrong it I use it on a live store correct. The reason I'm asking is I'm doing a upgrade on a clients site and he wants the latest version witch is this.