BackUp ZC [Support Thread]

Is BackUp ZC compatible with v1.5?

partyguy:

Is BackUp ZC compatible with v1.5?

No I have not upgraded BackUp ZC yet.

Thanks for your great work on "BackUp ZC" skipwater. I just upgraded to 1.5 and was bummed to find out that I can't use good old BackUp ZC with it, but maybe someday?

Even if you never get around to it, you're still awesome for making it available for everyone.

Thanks again! :clap:

Doesn't seem to work with v1.5 at all? I cant even get it to show up under admin tools menu? maybe it is not COMPATIBLE with version 1.5 yet???

BackUP ZC is next on the list. I just need 30 hours in a day to get it all done.

Skip

great glad you plan on working on it......anything I can do please let me know!!

It does work with 1.5 however you have to actually type in the whole link to the php page.
Example:
www.yoursite/admin/backup_zc.php

Just won't show up in the TOOLS menu, but it is there and works...
Solution for now. :)

run this sql in your admin should work

INSERT INTO admin_pages (page_key, language_key, main_page, page_params, menu_key, display_on_menu, sort_order) VALUES ('zcbackup15', 'BOX_TOOLS_BACKUP_ZC', 'FILENAME_BACKUP_ZC', '', 'tools', 'Y', 999);

backup first !!!!

I have loaded Backup_ZC_v1.1 to two of my sites, both running 1.3.9h, one on a Linux server, the other a Windows server and in neither case will the Backup tab show in the Tools Menu in Admin. I have re-loaded and traced files to ensure they are all in the correct places but to no avail.

I have obviously missed a file or put it in the wrong place or misinterpreted the instructions.

cheers,
Mike

shags38:

I have loaded Backup_ZC_v1.1 to two of my sites, both running 1.3.9h, one on a Linux server, the other a Windows server and in neither case will the Backup tab show in the Tools Menu in Admin. I have re-loaded and traced files to ensure they are all in the correct places but to no avail.

I have obviously missed a file or put it in the wrong place or misinterpreted the instructions.

cheers,
Mike

Mike
Backup_ZC_v1.1 is only for Zen Cart Version: v1.5x (It is not backwards compatible) You will need to download the older version Version: 1.0.7 to use with Zen Cart v1.3.x

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skipwater:

Mike
Backup_ZC_v1.1 is only for Zen Cart Version: v1.5x (It is not backwards compatible) You will need to download the older version Version: 1.0.7 to use with Zen Cart v1.3.x

Skip

Many thanks Skip - you saved me having to reach for the valium :D

Mike

I've read the whole support thread but I've not yet found a similar situation...

I'm running my perfectly installed v1.0.7 version on my v1.3.9 Zen Cart installation and I'm continuosly reporting this problem:

[25-Jun-2012 20:47:25] PHP Warning: set_time_limit() [<a href='function.set-time-limit'>function.set-time-limit</a>]: Cannot set time limit in safe mode in /home/.sites/148/site6/web/[ADMIN]/backup_zc.php on line 305

The error repeats at line 189 if I also ask to backup the SQL files too...

On those lines there is the following statement:

    	***set_time_limit(0); // set run for ever***

Since I cannot ask my ISP to change this for me, is there any workaround ? Is there any other way ?
Does this prevent time outs of the script ? I'm not a programmer, even if I have a rough knowledge of such activity...

Thank you for your appreciated help.
mickymix

You should not be running php in safe mode.
If your host will not change this, then try and find a new host.
There are workarounds google How to turn off safe mode with htaccess

Skip

ACK!!! I messed it all up!! I can't even log in to the admin. It doesn't even show up! How can I use the back up that I made?

What needs to be done to change the date format in the saved filename from mmddyyyy to yyyymmdd?

eg from localhost_07042012-1703.zip to localhost_20120704-1703.zip.

I know I can the filename manually but I wish it done by the software.

Thanks

dw08gm:

What needs to be done to change the date format in the saved filename from mmddyyyy to yyyymmdd?

eg from localhost_07042012-1703.zip to localhost_20120704-1703.zip.

I know I can the filename manually but I wish it done by the software.

Thanks

Open backup_zconfig.php on line 61 find

  $file_name = $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'].'_'.date("mdY-Hi"); // Create File Name

Change to

$file_name = $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'].'_'.date("Ymd-Hi"); // Create File Name

Skip

Thanks you sport this mod. I have a question about this one have backup database function. I don't see it has restore function also. If it has it should can upgrand system.

diytools:

Thanks you sport this mod. I have a question about this one have backup database function. I don't see it has restore function also. If it has it should can upgrand system.

Due to the limitations of php with mysql it comes down to the size of the sql file for restore. This limitation is different across all servers. There are many apps that can be used to restore the sql backup file. (phpMyAdmin for one and mysql itself).
Plus it would add additional support with the restore function.

Skip

My database over 1G, use phpmyadmin need 1000times restore. I don't have idea to do it.

diytools:

My database over 1G, use phpmyadmin need 1000times restore. I don't have idea to do it.

For large SQL imports you should use:
SSH
login host:your_username pw:your_password

Command line for import mysql sql data file
mysql -u (database_username) -p DatabaseName < path/DatabaseBackup.sql

If you do not have access to SSH then your host provider must do it.

For more information google

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