Contest System [support thread]

**Hank3rd** · 7 Jan 2010, 01:53 AM

It looks like there is allot of files for this add on. Will this affect any customizations I have made. I would not even know what files to back up, since there are so many!

**princenbo** · 7 Jan 2010, 04:14 AM

I would recommend to backup the wholesite and the database before you do anything. There are addons available for database backup and files backup. Hope this helps.

**skipwater** · 7 Jan 2010, 03:19 PM

Everyone should backup as princenbo suggested above. Any time they are adding / updating there ZC.
Contest mod uses the override system so no files are edited or over written.

Skip

**divaboutiques** · 9 Jan 2010, 02:12 AM

WOW! After waiting awhile for updates to the contest module, due to the first download I was having major issues. Now with me uploading the new update my contest module finally works

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But I do have one issue that looks like it can be fixed very easy just with a little help from the forum:

On my contest page here: http://divaboutiques.com/store/index...n_page=contest I am getting funny lettering on contest start & content end spot. How do I correct this issue?

**DivaVocals** · 9 Jan 2010, 02:47 AM

Originally Posted by divaboutiques

WOW! After waiting awhile for updates to the contest module, due to the first download I was having major issues. Now with me uploading the new update my contest module finally works

.

But I do have one issue that looks like it can be fixed very easy just with a little help from the forum:

On my contest page here: http://divaboutiques.com/store/index...n_page=contest I am getting funny lettering on contest start & content end spot. How do I correct this issue?

I'm stumped since this never happened in any of my testing.. Hopefully someone MUCH more knowledgeable can step in with an answer.. I did enter the contest though..

(I registered on your site AGES ago.. I'm a fan/stalker.. tee hee hee)

**skipwater** · 9 Jan 2010, 03:09 AM

It seems that you did not run YOUR_ADMIN/install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

Version 1.6 added a new date value.

Look under admin->Configuration->Contest

If you see
Contest Date Display Format F d Y
You did run install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

If you do not see
Contest Date Display Format F d Y
You did NOT run install-sql-contest-v1.6.php

Note: If the date value is not fixed (after running install-sql-contest-v1.6.php) clear the cache of your browser and exit the browser. Then open browser and return back to the page and all should look fine.

Skip

**divaboutiques** · 9 Jan 2010, 03:09 AM

!!!!!
Thanks for a response DivaVocals lol

I will try the fix you suggested skipwater

**DivaVocals** · 9 Jan 2010, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by divaboutiques

!!!!!
Thanks for a response DivaVocals lol

I will try the fix you suggested skipwater

**divaboutiques** · 9 Jan 2010, 03:19 AM

Skip!

Thank you it worked!

**cuttinboards.com** · 11 Jan 2010, 02:29 AM

I am using version 1.38a. Upgraded from 1.37. I installed contest system and it seems to be working, but I cannot modify the text on the box(BOX_HEADING_CONTEST_), or the HEADING_TITLE. I am not the greatest at solving problems, but I think I have made a fine site with your software. Excellent job guys. But I cannot change the text. Attached is .jpg of what I am talking about. I'm sure it is something simple, but I'm used to that. Also where it should state to enter your e-mail adress, is says, (FORM_FIELD_ENTRY_EMAIL). Any response would be great, thanks. I have it turned off for now until I can get it working correctly.

http://www.cuttinboards.com/