AlstraSoft Article Manager Pro v1.6 Documentation =========================================== Server requirements for Article Manager Pro =========================================== 1.) MySQL (version 4 or higher) 2.) MYSQL database 3.) PHP (version 4.2.3 or higher) 4.) Mod_rewrite ==================================== Installation And Setup Instructions: ==================================== 1) Extract the zip file containing the software. 2) Create a new folder and name it as "article" or any other folder name of your choice. 3) upload all files to the selected directory. 4) Chmod 777 for the following: - /pdf - /images/author_pics - /images/cat_images - /editor/assets - /config.php 5) create a new MySQL user and DB for Article Manager Pro. 5) Open the file /pdf.php using a notepad and edit the line: $pdf->http='http://www.alstrasoft.com/article/pdf/'; Set the URL to be the path where you installed Article Manager Pro 6) Run the online setup at www.yoursite.com/article/install.php and follow on-screen instructions to complete installation 7) For security reasons, please remove install.php and installer.php from your server ===================== Running The Software: ===================== Admin: http://www.yoursite.com/article/admin/admin.php Main Page: http://www.yoursite.com/article 1. Adsense Optimization Settings To enable the SenseIt module, simply log into the admin and go to Site Settings >> General Settings and set "Turn on / off Index Google Adsense" optimization as ON. Also enter your Adsense ID as well as Channel ID (optional). You can also set the "Published Row" option as OFF for optimum adsense ads display. ================ Customer Support ================ If you need help installing or configuring your script, we offer professional installation for our software for a flat-fee of $30. If you require us to help you install our software on your server, feel free to email us at support@alstrasoft.com or use our online feedback form to send us an installation request. =============== Version History =============== Version 1.6: - Bug fix for RSS generator - Optional image upload for members - New module: Glossary Keywords. Allows admin to create a predefine list of keyword/phrases and assign a corresponding URL. Version 1.5: ======================================= License Agreement and Disclaimer ======================================= Article Manager Pro 1.6 Contact: sales@alstrasoft.com AlstraSoft.com, Copyright 2003-2006 All rights reserved. 1.THIS IS NOT FREE SOFTWARE If you have downloaded this software from a website other than 'www.AlstraSoft.com' or if you have otherwise received this software from someone who is not a representative of this organization you are involved in an illegal activity. The copying, distribution, installation and usage of this software without our consent is illegal. In order to help us continue the development and production of good software, we kindly ask for your collaboration. Please contact us at 'piracy@AlstraSoft.com' and tell us where you got the software from. 2.LICENSE AGREEMENT Do not run the AlstraSoft software on a site other than which they have been licensed for. 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