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The modifications discussed in this forum range from very simple changes in one line of one module to very complex involving many changes including the addition of new modules & templates.
Most modifications listed in the index sticky thread were written and tested in TTX 2.24 and below. They may not work in TTX 3.0 and it will be some time before I get them all tested and updated as needed.It's always assumed that one...1. has a good working knowledge of HTML editing.
2. has some programming experience. Perl specifically not required although it's a huge plus.
Some tips...1. Remember to keep back-ups of your TTX installation. The files are small so this should be a very quick and simple thing.
2. Use a good text editor. Sometimes when you cut 'n' paste code from forums stray invisible junk gets copied too. A good editor will show you these errant characters. When editing HTML template files, you can NOT use a WYSIWYG editor like GoLive, DreamWeaver, or *gasp* FrontPage unless working in source code mode. The TTX templates are missing parts of standard HTML code because they are only incomplete portions of the final pages. You will most certainly have to do your HTML programming the old fashioned way- manually.
3. Do NOT edit on the server using FTP. Sometimes you may lose a connection and then lose your edits or worse, corrupt the version on the server. Always edit the file on your hard drive and upload it to the server over-writing the old one.
4. Remember to upload the HTML & Perl files in ASCII text mode. Then if you're on a Linux or Apache server, remember to set file permissions on the Perl modules to 755. If you're on a Windows Server, then Good Luck.
Seriously, you'll have to set proper file/folder access permissions on Windows too.
5. If you make manual changes to the configuration file (ttxcfg.cgi), always remember that the TTX Setup program
could over-write your changes. Keep a back-up before making any changes or running the TTX Setup program.
Remember...The folks (including me) who've shared their modifications here, did so freely. If you have some trouble applying a modification, find a bug, or find a dead link, please post in the appropriate thread. Support will be limited and voluntary so it's advised you make full back-ups or install an experimental copy of TTX on your server. Although anyone is free to make any modification to the TTX code, if you break it, do not expect any technical support from United Web Coders. You apply these modifications at your own risk.Rules for sharing your own modifications...1. Please post the step-by-step edits in a clear manner including module and subroutine locations.
2. Start your new topic title with [MOD]
3. For everyone's safety, please
do not post links to download modified versions of TTX files. PM me with questions about this rule.
Topic Title Guidelines...[MOD]- Confirmed working modification
[REQ]- An idea, suggestion, feature request, custom modification required, etc.
Just because you post a request there is no guarantee a modification exists or that it can easily be created for you. I help out where & when time permits.[PROB]- A problem with an existing modification or a problem figuring out some code.
This is a general request for help related to modifications. You're having trouble getting a modification to work or you've found some kind of a bug within a modification.[FIX]- An unofficial solution to a TTX issue.
There is an undocumented hidden feature in TTX but it's not quite working as expected. This fix is a temporary solution until the new feature is fully implemented by Alex in a future release.[INFO]- Technical information.
Related to how the TTX code functions or general information about making Perl modifications.Before Posting Your Request...
And finally, if you have absolutely no desire to tackle these modifications or if you have a new suggestion that can't get resolved here, please feel free to
send Alex a trouble ticket... you can either make a TTX feature suggestion or discuss hiring him for custom modifications.
Good luck and have fun!
