Jan 22nd, 2013, 12:52 PM
(This post was last modified: Jan 22nd, 2013, 12:54 PM by pilsnermonkey.)
Hello. I'm just starting out with Form Tools. Looks like a great solution.
I'm developing a site on Apache/Linux php 5.3.19 MySQL 5.1.66-cll using Form Tools 2.2.5-20120503. I will use the Form Tools API.
1. The development site is in a root folder of the public directory called Test but I would like to move it to the root of the same server when the site is ready to publish.
I would like to have the site fully functional (including forms) before transferring the entire site into the root public directory.
So, for now, the forms will be developed here: \Test\FormTools\
When ready to deploy, the Form Tools installation will reside in the root: \FormTools\
I found only this thread regarding the process. It's not 100% clear to me on how to develop in a temporary folder and then move the installation to root folder. http://forums.formtools.org/archive/inde...-1366.html
Does anyone know of more detailed instructions for moving a Form Tools installation. My searches have come up empty.
2. Is this a bad way to develop with Form Tools? Can I employ a better strategy for the development process? Would it be advantageous to develop the forms in the root directory now? If I develop in the root, can anyone point me toward any docs or threads that detail potential problems? Would developing in the root now require any changes at all when I move the new site over? Maybe I should do it that way so the only required tweaking would occur on my web pages that will include the forms?
Lots of questions, just trying to wrap my head around this fully before diving in.
Thanks for your patience and any comments/advise you can offer.
I'm developing a site on Apache/Linux php 5.3.19 MySQL 5.1.66-cll using Form Tools 2.2.5-20120503. I will use the Form Tools API.
1. The development site is in a root folder of the public directory called Test but I would like to move it to the root of the same server when the site is ready to publish.
I would like to have the site fully functional (including forms) before transferring the entire site into the root public directory.
So, for now, the forms will be developed here: \Test\FormTools\
When ready to deploy, the Form Tools installation will reside in the root: \FormTools\
I found only this thread regarding the process. It's not 100% clear to me on how to develop in a temporary folder and then move the installation to root folder. http://forums.formtools.org/archive/inde...-1366.html
Does anyone know of more detailed instructions for moving a Form Tools installation. My searches have come up empty.
2. Is this a bad way to develop with Form Tools? Can I employ a better strategy for the development process? Would it be advantageous to develop the forms in the root directory now? If I develop in the root, can anyone point me toward any docs or threads that detail potential problems? Would developing in the root now require any changes at all when I move the new site over? Maybe I should do it that way so the only required tweaking would occur on my web pages that will include the forms?
Lots of questions, just trying to wrap my head around this fully before diving in.
Thanks for your patience and any comments/advise you can offer.