Re: [mv] Using database files

[Stefan Hornburg <racke@dns2.cobolt.ch>]

Deborah Gray <webmaster@snswwide.com> writes:

> ******    message to minivend-users from Deborah Gray <webmaster@snswwide.com>     ******
> 
> Hello again,
> 
> Another day of frustration...I am trying to make changes to the products
> database of our site. I downloaded the products.asc file, opened it in
> Notepad and made the changes. I then uploaded the file (in ASCII), which
> replaced the old one. When I tried to use the site, I got an Internal
> Server error. Luckily there was an old copy on the site that I renamed.
> 
> What am I doing wrong? I tried uploading the file in binary, but that
> didn't work. I looked at the FAQ, and read the Database section, but I
> couldn't find the answer to my question.

Try MiniMate. It may save you from such errors. Downloading the products.asc
file for backup regularly is a good idea too.

Ciao
        Racke

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