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Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

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11 Apr 2008, 4:17 AM
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Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

Can I run Zen Cart 1.3.7 with** Database Patch Level: 1.3.8 ?
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11 Apr 2008, 4:39 AM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

No and why would you want to?

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11 Apr 2008, 4:45 AM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

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No and why would you want to?

I have already patched the DB to 1.3.8 (by error) but I would like continue to use ZC 1.3.7.

It's working for the moment, so far so good.

Could you tell me if any issues will occur ?

11 Apr 2008, 4:46 AM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

Yes and too many to list

Did you not make a backup before doing this?

You must have had a 1.3.8 zc_install to do this update

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11 Apr 2008, 6:11 AM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

While it's generally NOT recommended to use mixed versions, if the following issues don't concern you, you may be safe to continue.

The problems will be:

** You will have serious errors when trying to use PayPal or linkpoint payment modules.

** You may have unexpected behavior in some sideboxes such as new/specials/reviews.

I'm pretty sure the rest of the database changes are just general improvements and not affecting functionality too badly.

But, you SHOULD still be working on plans to upgrade ... to keep your code in sync with your database.

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11 Apr 2008, 12:14 PM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

DrByte:

While it's generally NOT recommended to use mixed versions, if the following issues don't concern you, you may be safe to continue.

The problems will be:

** You will have serious errors when trying to use PayPal or linkpoint payment modules.

** You may have unexpected behavior in some sideboxes such as new/specials/reviews.

I'm pretty sure the rest of the database changes are just general improvements and not affecting functionality too badly.

But, you SHOULD still be working on plans to upgrade ... to keep your code in sync with your database.

Thanks for the tip Dr.

I'M not sure what I'll do for the moment:

  • upgrade ZC to 1.3.8; or
  • downgrade DB to 1.3.7

It's possible to downgrade DB to 1.3.7 ?
How ?

11 Apr 2008, 3:45 PM
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Re: Can I run 1.3.7 on 1.3.8 database?

There are no published downgrade scripts.

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