PHPAuction GPL: version 2.5

This is a multi-platform compatible online auction system which features simple and advance searches, with provisions for additions, deletions, and modifications.

The script can be downloaded from here.

The file that you will download is saved in .zip format; this is a compressed bundle containing the files in the distribution. Unzip this archive in a temporary directory on your computer using decompression software.

The files below must be edited as follows:

Edit includes/config.inc.php following the instructions you find there to enter the correct paths to your uploaded and includes folder.

Edit includes/passwd.inc.php to fit your MySQL configuration. (*Please use 127.0.0.1 for the DB Host Address)

Edit newsletter.php replacing webmaster@yourdomain.com with your e-mail address.

Create a folder with your FTP client and upload all the files. Let's assume you install the contents of the PHP Auction folder to /var/www/html/auction

URL: http://www.mywebsite.com/auction

Before running the install script you will need to:
-chmod 777 the uploaded/ directory

Set these files to writable using chmod 777:
-includes/passwd.inc.php
-includes/config.inc.php
-includes/categories_select_box.inc.php
-includes/countries.inc.php
-includes/currency.inc.php
-includes/membertypes.inc.php

To change file permissions using your FTP client, select the file by clicking on it once on the remote system side and then right-click on the file to bring up the option menu and select CHMOD.

Next you must create your MySQL database and populate it. In phpMyAdmin (access through your Site Admin Panel), copy the dump.sql file and paste the contents inside the "Run SQL query/queries on database" field box in the database. This will display the tables and the variables needed for PHPauction to run correctly. For more information see your phpMyAdmin documentation.

You can now access the Administration Section to customize your installation. http://www.mywebsite.com/auction/admin/

After you have created the username and password, immediately log in to Admin Backend where you can customize your auction site settings.

PHPauction GPL is now installed. Be sure to change the web address and admin's email address in the general settings in Admin back-end.

For security reason, go to your admin directory (using your FTP client) and remove all of the install files: install.php

You can now access your PHP Auction web store here:
http:/www.mywebsite.com/auction/

How do I customize the look & feel of my PHPauction site?

Basic customization

Logo: To upload your logo first check you have the necessary permissions at the upload folder. At the admin back-end in the Custom setting option for 2.0 versions, or at Graphic Interface for 2.5 version. Click on the General Layout Settings, in this page you will have the option to upload your file. Please note that the files should be .gif or .jpg and not exceed 50 Kb.

Page width and alignment: This options are related to the most external box in your sites pages. At the admin back-end in the Custom setting option for 2.0 versions, or at Graphic Interface for 2.5 version. Click on the General Layout Settings, in this page you will find the Alignment and Page width option. We recommend you to define width value as a percentage of the browser's windows and not settle any value below 770 px or 80%.

Page background: This option is available at 2.5 version, in the Graphic Interface option. Click on the General Layout Settings, in this page you will find the option to upload a file that will be the background in your pages. Also you set the repeat pattern. Please note that the files should be .gif or .jpg and not exceed 50 Kb.

Fonts: At the admin back-end in the Custom setting tabs, click on Fonts. At this page you will have the options to edit all the fonts display at the site: color, type and size. For color you can use the color pallet available or enter the html color code.

General colors: At the admin back-end in the Custom setting option for 2.0 versions, or at Graphic Interface for 2.5 version. Click on Colors. At this page you will have the options to edit the colors display at the site: border, backgrounds, links, etc. You can use the color pallete available or enter the html color code. You can obtain html color code form the Web browser safe pallette available at our site in E-resources section.

If you require additional assistance, please feel free to contact our customer service team: https://www.doteasy.com/ContactUs/SMS/

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