The 3.5.8 version was released because I already have versions 3.6 and 4.0 in progress.
I hope you understand that I can't manage so many versions.
So this is the last version for efiction 3.5. I will create a new version 3.5.9 only if there is a serious bug (fatal error) or there is some my mistake.
So this version is mainly for saving old archives.
Many thanks to all who helped me with testing, and offering a database to develop with. Without you, I would never get so far.
Never say that something is impossible because there will be always some dummy who will do it.
URL for efiction site: https://www.hpfanfiction.cz/
php: 8.1.33 MariaDB 10.5
efic version: 4.0.x
mods: storyimage, notifications, storyend
I now don't know if I release a newer version too. It is very hard to make a version that is working for everybody. Not when somebody is using it after months/years I did it and my memory is not as good as it was in old times. (I am too old for this).
It is easier just to do it for my site.
I really hope that there will be an official release with the developer team working on...
On the picture, there is a new installation of 3.6 example and a new email setting of 4.0.
What I need to know - why are settings part of the installation process? It complicated things. Why just not install efiction, then log in and set settings in the admin area?
Never say that something is impossible because there will be always some dummy who will do it.
URL for efiction site: https://www.hpfanfiction.cz/
php: 8.1.33 MariaDB 10.5
efic version: 4.0.x
mods: storyimage, notifications, storyend
Just a backup of the original efiction manual.
Note: I have it online at https://docs.e107sk.com/efiction-3-5-5 but it was gone after changing provider. I fixed it, of course, but you never know...
If I left any credits, any available information for this efiction version, let me know.
Never say that something is impossible because there will be always some dummy who will do it.
URL for efiction site: https://www.hpfanfiction.cz/
php: 8.1.33 MariaDB 10.5
efic version: 4.0.x
mods: storyimage, notifications, storyend
Thanks, Jimmi! If we updated from 3.5.3 to 3.5.8 would that work, or should we go to 3.5.7 first? (It's my understanding 3.5.3 is identical to 3.5.5 except for php security fixes which were made directly in our codebase without upgrading)
Directly to 3.5.8, but before it, manually change your version in the database from 3.5.3 to 3.5.5 (otherwise you will get the message and redirect to update355.php to update to 3.5.5)
I use a different approach for updating - there are rules/conditions for each version, so if there is any problem, your version will go back to the version with this problem to solve:
- you will get 3.5.6 only if all dates (if I know about them) in the date fields are correctly updated
- you will get 3.5.7 only if your IPs are updated correctly
only then you will get 3.5.8 version. And it will message you field after field.
Sometimes you need to go manually go site/update.php - no idea why, I didn't want to change header.php file too much.
Be aware that your site has newer phpmailer and many custom pages. Not to mention modules.
By the way, I have discord account (new user) so it will be easier to talk than with emails.
Never say that something is impossible because there will be always some dummy who will do it.
URL for efiction site: https://www.hpfanfiction.cz/
php: 8.1.33 MariaDB 10.5
efic version: 4.0.x
mods: storyimage, notifications, storyend
Many thanks, Jimmi, for all your efforts. After I had a bit of trouble with the 3.5.8 version on my local server and on the Strato server, but got it to work, I then failed with the plugin epubversion for downloading epubs.
For years, this unique and great project has been on the rocks. It's a shame and sad, but I've now decided to change platforms with a heavy heart. Fictioneer for Wordpress is now my new choice and I can only say it's a great alternative.
If you want to take a look: Fanfic-Archive – WordPress with Fictioneer Theme
Unfortunately, this marks the end of a long time with eFiction and my site. Thanks to everyone who has put so much time and effort into this project in the past.
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Vielen Dank Jimmi für deine tollen Bemühungen. Nachdem ich mit der 3.5.8 auf meinem Lokalen- und auf dem Strato-Server etwas zu kämpfen hatte, aber es an laufen bekam, scheiterte ich dann an dem plugin epubversion zum epubs downloaden.
Seit Jahren ist dieses einzigartige, tolle Projekt nun am Rande des Abgrunds. Es ist sehr schade und traurig, aber ich habe mich nun auch schweren Herzens entschieden die Plattform zu wechseln. Fictioneer für Wordpress ist nun meine neue Wahl und ich kann nur sagen es ist eine tolle Alternative.
Wer mal schauen mag: Fanfic-Archive – WordPress mit Fictioneer Theme
Leider geht damit eine lange Zeit mit eFiction und meiner Seite zu Ende. Danke an alle die in der Vergangenheit soviel Zeit und Hirnschmalz in dieses Projekt gesteckt haben.
