auto installer for sql in admin

[delia]

I need a sample and the only mod I can remember that does this is image handler - way to much code! What mod is a good example or can someone post some guidelines / bits of code?

[lat9]

There are two approaches to the admin auto-install

1. Use a file in /includes/functions/extra_functions if you don't need to create a message to the user.
2. Use an auto_loader and an init_include if you do need to "message" the user.

The Super Globals plugin uses method #1 and shows the insertion of a new configuration group and the associated admin-pages settings.

[delia]

Perfect and it looks like I need that super globals plugin. It really would be nice to have the helpful mods for development grouped together.

[DivaVocals]

There are two approaches to the admin auto-install

1. Use a file in /includes/functions/extra_functions if you don't need to create a message to the user.
2. Use an auto_loader and an init_include if you do need to "message" the user.

The Super Globals plugin uses method #1 and shows the insertion of a new configuration group and the associated admin-pages settings.

and Super Orders might an example for #2..

[delia]

Well, that brought up a few more questions. I'm creating a table in this mod so I need to check to see if the table exists first. Is there a zc function for that?

Secondly, in creating a table - I assume I have to worry about whether there's db prefix. syntax hint?

Thanks to both of you for responding so quickly today.

[DivaVocals]

Well, that brought up a few more questions. I'm creating a table in this mod so I need to check to see if the table exists first. Is there a zc function for that?

Secondly, in creating a table - I assume I have to worry about whether there's db prefix. syntax hint?

Thanks to both of you for responding so quickly today.

That's why I suggested you look at Super Orders.. It covers a lot of things like checking to see if a table exists, and registering supporting admin pages that aren't found in a menu like popups..

[lat9]

Take a look at the init_referrers.php (init_include) used by SNAP Affiliates. It uses the sniffer class to see if a table exists (or on an upgrade if a field within a table exists).

[delia]

Oh, good! Digging in now.

[delia]

Thanks, I did it!!!