Will ver 3.0.8 for Joomla 2.5 work under Joomla 3.0 and 3.1?

[shaunw]

Say I've installed above version under J3.0 and seem to have an administrator access error since then and not sure if its an incompatibility...?

 

[Sophist]

You have posted this question in the Fabrik 3.1 forum, however if you look at the Installation Prerequisites wiki entry, you will see that Fabrik 3.0 will not run on Joomla3.

S

 

[shaunw]

Tx. Say installed ver 3.1b and get this error:
400 COM_FABRIK_SYSTEM_PLUGIN_NOT_ACTIVE
Any ideas please?

 

[Sophist]

Go to Extension Manager and check that all the Fabrik extensions are published.

 

[shaunw]

Say,
I've enabled as attached for the attached files and same error....

 

[Sophist]

Your screen shots show that you have Fabrik 3.0.8 installed on Joomla 3. This is the wrong version of Fabrik. Please uninstall all Fabrik extensions and install:

1. First the Fabrik 3.1beta downloaded from this site.
2. Then do an Update from GitHub as per the wiki instructions.

Then clear both the Joomla and your browser cache and make sure all the Fabrik extensions are published, and it should hopefully work.

S

 

[shaunw]

tx. This is working.
We getting error below when goto Visuals or backend lists. Pls assist.

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Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...rs=-26.1582676,28.08469709999997&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...rs=-25.615127,28.704287000000022&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.3985003,28.787487300000066&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...rs=-25.3893813,28.82053369999994&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.3249422,28.919543400000066&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.3091979,28.944021099999986&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.2442316,29.036502199999973&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.2579299,29.144329999999968&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.2723532,29.186386699999957&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...ers=-25.16804,29.395790000000034&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...rs=-25.1834238,29.55300299999999&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-24.9718688,29.291350100000045&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-24.9740373,29.291003000000046&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...s=-25.0431249,29.238160300000004&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: file_get_contents(http://maps.google.com/maps/api/sta...rs=-25.1442944,28.95894320000002&sensor=false): failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268

 

[Sophist]

I suggest that you uninstall fabrik completely, and delete the fabrik tables from your database, then reinstall F3.1b and check the basics that it is working and then apply the GitHub joomla3 branch over the top as per the wiki.

If it still doesn't work, then I suggest that you delete your Joomla install and reinstall it all again.

Sorry that I can't be much more help.

S

 

[Bauer]

...or instead of relying on wget - have you tried just manually adding the 3.1 files by copying a 're-zipped' zip file into the Joomla web root and extracting it via the file manager in Cpanel?

The Wiki instructions on how to do this are not really as clear as they could be - and the Wiki should be updated to better explain the steps that need to be taken.

1. Download the latest zip from github to your PC (e.g. Fabrik-fabrik-3.0.8-1545-gd8f9ac8.zip)
2. Extract the zip
3. Open the main folder contained in the github zip (e.g. Fabrik-fabrik-d8f9ac8 )
4. Re-Zip the contents of that folder (all the folders and files contained in the main folder of the github zip - and name it whatever you want.)
5. Copy (via ftp) that newly created zip file to the Joomla root folder.
6. Use something like Cpanel File Manger to then extract the contents of your zip file on the host server (overwrite existing files).
7. Go into Joomla admin backend Extension Manager and select "Manage".
8. Filter the list to 'fabrik'.
9. Set the display to "All" so that all the fabrik extensions are displayed.
10. Click the checkbox at the top left to Select All - then click "Refresh Cache".

The Fabrik extensions should now all be shown as v3.1b - (and any that don't show as 3.1b you should probably uninstall/delete) - and you should now be good to go.

If not then I guess you're best to just follow Sophist's suggestions - I just thought I'd pass this one by you before you go through re-installation that really might not be necessary.

...also, there may be some fabrik-related plugins shown in the "Discover' option of Extension Manager. (Usually just "plg_fabrik_form_pingdotfm"). I have yet to understand why this extension is included (it shows as v3.08) - but since I don't use it I never bother to "Discover" it.

And yes, there should be an easier way - and I suppose someday there will be. But I've been using this method to "update from github" for almost a year now (and could probably do it blindfolded) and it seems to work fine.

 

[cheesegrits]

The Wiki instructions on how to do this are not really as clear as they could be - and the Wiki should be updated to better explain the steps that need to be taken.

It's a Wiki. By definition, you are encouraged to contribute and improve the Wiki content.

BTW, why steps 3-6? I just use FileZilla, and upload everything after step 2.

-- hugh

 

[Bauer]

It's a Wiki. By definition, you are encouraged to contribute and improve the Wiki content.

BTW, why steps 3-6? I just use FileZilla, and upload everything after step 2.

-- hugh

I do it this way because I often found corrupt or failed files when I depended on copying the extracted files in a batch via Filezilla/ftp. I still use Filezilla - but just transfer one file. Otherwise it takes forever because each file (all 5,268 of them) needs to be written and verified by Filezilla throughout the process. I just found it more reliable, and much faster, to take a few minutes to do the extra work and then let the server extract the zip (which takes all of 3 seconds).

And then again, if there wasn't that 'root' folder in the zip I wouldn't need to do steps 3-6. I've already questioned early on why that folder is even there and just got the usual "just take it like it is and shut up about it" response. But it sure would be nice if you could just copy the zip from github to the Joomla root folder and unzip it.

I understand it's a Wiki - but I'm just a lazy selfish ass and can't be bothered with it. So I just make 'suggestions' for anyone who is into that sort of thing.

Hope you enjoy your weekend.

 

[rackem]

I used to upload all the files individually too. Then I saw a comment suggesting the process Bauer outlined nicely. I agree it is faster overall, for me probably 8 minutes versus 15.

I also remove the unneeded files in the root folder and the unneeded folders ".tx" and "fabrik_build". The folder "libraries/dompdf" is quite large and doesn't change very often so I usually delete that as well before re-zipping everything for upload.

 

[Sophist]

Bauer - I guess great minds think alike!!

 

[Bauer]

Well it's always good to know that someone recognizes the 'method to my madness' as not so mad after all.

I take little to no credit for anything I suggest in this forum. Most everything I've 'learned' comes from what I have learned from other people's suggestions - or by trial and error. And I'm happy to pass on my experiences to others. Readers can take them all with a grain of salt, but at least it makes me feel better knowing I might be able to help someone else with my knowledge - or prevent someone from making those same errors in the 'trail and error' part of my learning experience with fabrik.

 

[cheesegrits]

And then again, if there wasn't that 'root' folder in the zip I wouldn't need to do steps 3-6. I've already questioned early on why that folder is even there and just got the usual "just take it like it is and shut up about it" response. But it sure would be nice if you could just copy the zip from github to the Joomla root folder and unzip it.

As I explained when you first asked (I can dig up the thread if you want me to) that's not us, that's github. If you have an issue with the top level folder, complain at them, not me.

BTW, if you have ssh access, the quickest way to do it is ...

wget --no-check-certificate https://github.com/Fabrik/fabrik/tarball/master -O - | tar -zx --strip-components 1

... after cd'ing into the J! root, which achieves steps 1 thru 10 in a single command. Substitute joomla3 for master if you use 3.1.

I understand it's a Wiki - but I'm just a lazy selfish ass and can't be bothered with it. So I just make 'suggestions' for anyone who is into that sort of thing.

OK, I can respect being a lazy selfish ass and not bothering about things that would benefit the community. But if you acknowledge that, and seem to take pride in it, then taking the time out to make comments about the wiki needing improving seems a little odd to me. If you can't be bothered to contribute by helping out with the wiki, then don't bitch about it.

-- hugh

 

[shaunw]

Say, The install went through fine and is useable.... Seems something extra is needed as getting this error...

Warning: file_get_contents(): http:// wrapper is disabled in the server configuration by allow_url_fopen=0 in /usr/www/users/atelehhngm/components/com_fabrik/helpers/image.php on line 268 Warning: ​

 

[cheesegrits]

Are you using a Google map with static images in the list?

We recently added caching of those static images, to avoid problems with exceeding Google's limit on image requests. We use PHP's file_get_contents() to fetch the map from Google, but it would seem this requires your PHP to allow_url_fopen.

Can you talk to your host's support and get them to enable that?

-- hugh

 

[cheesegrits]

(I've put a FIXME note in the code, see if we can use some other method of fetching the map that doesn't require allow_url_fopen).

 

[shaunw]

Tx. This has sorted it - If update the code, please let me know so we can close this security risk. Tx

 

[Bauer]

As I explained when you first asked (I can dig up the thread if you want me to) that's not us, that's github. If you have an issue with the top level folder, complain at them, not me.

BTW, if you have ssh access, the quickest way to do it is ...

wget --no-check-certificate https://github.com/Fabrik/fabrik/tarball/master -O - | tar -zx --strip-components 1

... after cd'ing into the J! root, which achieves steps 1 thru 10 in a single command. Substitute joomla3 for master if you use 3.1.

OK, I can respect being a lazy selfish ass and not bothering about things that would benefit the community. But if you acknowledge that, and seem to take pride in it, then taking the time out to make comments about the wiki needing improving seems a little odd to me. If you can't be bothered to contribute by helping out with the wiki, then don't bitch about it.

-- hugh

I'm in the process of trying to convince this client to switch to a hosting package where I'll have shell access - but for now I don't. And even if I did I wouldn't feel comfortable using shell commands (at least for the first time) on a live site without first testing it in a temp folder. Just call me paranoid.

I can count on my fingers the number of people who even attempt to help with "community" support - what's more add to the Wiki. So are you calling all the hundreds of others who have accounts here lazy and selfish too? Too bad you can't even appreciate my light-hearted sarcasm and self-deprecating humor and take any little piece of criticism I happen to expound as if I just called your mother a *. I suppose it's best if I just stick to posting detailed bug reports - hope someone takes notice - and leave it at that. (And that's still more than 90% of the other participants here are willing to do.)