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Crossed settings between subdomains

magnus Member
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I'm using ZenPhoto across 3 different subdomains. The first domain had all the settings just right, so I copied all of those files to the second subdomain. Works fine. I then created a third subdomain and copied all those files from the 2nd to the 3rd.

Now, when I make changes to either 2nd or 3rd subdomains settings, they are reflected in the other domain. That I've noticed, this affects Gallery Configuration and Image Display. (The first subdomain isn't affected.)

I also noticed, after setting up the 3rd subdomain, that the 2nd subdomain had the album and subalbum names changed. If I make a change to either gallery, the album and subalbum names get reverted back to the literal folder name (instead of what I entered as a normal album or subalbum title).

I'm lost as to how this happened or how to fix it. Please help.

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  • sbillard Member
    So, from what you have said (and the problems you describe) I am assuming one of the settings you copied was the database name & prefix. Doing this will mean that all the albums are sharing the same database tables, so there really is only one set of "settings".

    What you need to do is give each installatin a different prefix. Then they will be isolated form one another.

    In the mean time, the one set of database tables you currently have is probably pretty much a jumble. You can try running a database refresh after you have cleaned up the "settings", but it may not straighten things out.
  • magnus Member
    Yes, there is only one database for all 3 subdomains. The odd things is that the first subdomain is unaffected.

    How do I give each installation a different prefix?

    Where do I go to do the database refresh after "fixing" the prefix(es)?

    Thanks for your help!
  • acrylian Administrator, Developer
    You should probably get a little more familiar with Zenphoto before using it on three installations.... You can set prefix either when setup ask for the database details or directly in the `zp-data/zp-config.php`. Database refresh is a button on the main admin page.
  • magnus Member
    Got it working! Thanks for your help!
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