From 948ae23a42f9505912c9130064c327a4e4cda7a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marc Delisle Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 20:36:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] patch #1253248, links and anchors to every FAQ item --- ChangeLog | 2 + Documentation.html | 373 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 2 files changed, 246 insertions(+), 129 deletions(-) diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog index 92f724708..3f5865ef5 100755 --- a/ChangeLog +++ b/ChangeLog @@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ $Source$ 2005-08-09 Marc Delisle * read_dump.php: add unique numbers to $strFileCouldNotBeRead to improve support when someone gets this error + * Documentation.html: patch #1253248, links and anchors to every FAQ + item, thanks to Alexander Schuch - ci-dev 2005-08-08 Michal Čihař * libraries/export/htmlword.php: Fix undefined variable when exporting diff --git a/Documentation.html b/Documentation.html index 1fd03da92..d099f79a5 100755 --- a/Documentation.html +++ b/Documentation.html @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
  • PHP
      -
    • You need PHP 4.1.0 or newer (*)
      • +
    • You need PHP 4.1.0 or newer (*)
    • If you want to display inline thumbnails of JPEGs with the original aspect ratio, you also need GD2 support in PHP
    • Starting with phpMyAdmin 2.6.1, MIME-based transformations @@ -2305,8 +2305,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

      [1. Server]

      +

      - [1.1] I'm running PHP 4+ and my server is crashing each time a specific + [1.1] I'm running PHP 4+ and my server is crashing each time a specific action is required or phpMyAdmin sends a blank page or a page full of cryptic characters to my browser, what can I do?

      @@ -2321,8 +2322,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge MS Internet Explorer. Please upgrade to the release version PHP 4.2.0.

      +

      - [1.2] My Apache server crashes when using phpMyAdmin. + [1.2] My Apache server crashes when using phpMyAdmin.

      You should first try the latest versions of Apache (and possibly MySQL). @@ -2333,8 +2335,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Apache support groups.

      +

      - [1.3] I'm running phpMyAdmin with "cookie" authentication mode under + [1.3] I'm running phpMyAdmin with "cookie" authentication mode under PHP 4.2.0 or 4.2.1 loaded as an Apache 2+ module but can't enter the script: I'm always displayed the login screen.

      @@ -2345,8 +2348,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge fix against it because there is no way to code a fix.

      +

      - [1.4] Using phpMyAdmin on IIS, I'm displayed the error message: + [1.4] Using phpMyAdmin on IIS, I'm displayed the error message: "The specified CGI application misbehaved by not returning a complete set of HTTP headers...".

      @@ -2357,8 +2361,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge official PHP bug database.

      +

      - [1.5] Using phpMyAdmin on IIS, I'm facing crashes and/or many error + [1.5] Using phpMyAdmin on IIS, I'm facing crashes and/or many error messages with the HTTP or advanced authentication mode.

      @@ -2370,8 +2375,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Please use instead the cookie authentication mode.

      +

      - [1.6] I can't use phpMyAdmin on PWS: nothing is displayed!

      + [1.6] I can't use phpMyAdmin on PWS: nothing is displayed!

      This seems to be a PWS bug. Filippo Simoncini found a workaround (at this time there is no better fix): remove or comment the DOCTYPE @@ -2380,8 +2386,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge libraries/common.lib.php.

      +

      - [1.7] How can I GZip or Bzip a dump or a CSV export. It does not seem to + [1.7] How can I GZip or Bzip a dump or a CSV export. It does not seem to work.

      @@ -2395,8 +2402,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge this case you should switch to the release version of PHP 4.2.0.

      +

      - [1.8] I cannot insert a text file in a table, and I get an error about + [1.8] I cannot insert a text file in a table, and I get an error about safe mode being in effect.

      @@ -2417,8 +2425,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    • restart Apache
    +

    - [1.9] I'm having troubles when uploading files. In general file uploads + [1.9] I'm having troubles when uploading files. In general file uploads don't work on my system and uploaded files have a Content-Type: header in the first line.

    @@ -2441,8 +2450,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge And that fixes the \r\n problem with file uploads!

    +

    - [1.10] I'm having troubles when uploading files with phpMyAdmin running + [1.10] I'm having troubles when uploading files with phpMyAdmin running on a secure server. My browser is Internet Explorer and I'm using the Apache server.

    @@ -2453,8 +2463,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge It seems to clear up many problems between Internet Explorer and SSL.

    +

    - [1.11] I get an 'open_basedir restriction' while uploading a file from + [1.11] I get an 'open_basedir restriction' while uploading a file from the query box.

    @@ -2466,8 +2477,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge be moved there, and after execution of your SQL commands, removed.

    +

    - [1.12] I have lost my MySQL root password, what can I do? + [1.12] I have lost my MySQL root password, what can I do?

    The MySQL manual explains how to @@ -2475,16 +2487,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge reset the permissions.

    +

    - [1.13] I get an error 'No SQL query' when trying to execute a bookmark. + [1.13] I get an error 'No SQL query' when trying to execute a bookmark.

    If PHP does not have read/write access to its upload_tmp_dir, it cannot access the uploaded query.

    +

    - [1.14] I get an error 'No SQL query' when trying to submit a query from + [1.14] I get an error 'No SQL query' when trying to submit a query from the convenient text area.

    @@ -2492,16 +2506,19 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge and try to increase it.

    +

    - [1.15] I have problems with mysql.user field names. + [1.15] I have problems with mysql.user field names.

    In older MySQL versions, the User and Password fields were named user and password. Please modify your field names to align with current standards.

    -

    - [1.16] I cannot upload big dump files (memory, http or timeout problems). + + +

    + [1.16] I cannot upload big dump files (memory, http or timeout problems).

    The first things to check (or ask your host provider to check) are the @@ -2531,7 +2548,7 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    - [1.17] Which MySQL versions does phpMyAdmin support? + [1.17] Which MySQL versions does phpMyAdmin support?

    All MySQL versions from 3.23.32 till 5.0 (except for 4.1.0 and 4.1.1) are @@ -2553,8 +2570,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge MySQL 5.1 is not yet supported.

    +

    - [1.17a] I cannot connect to the MySQL server. It always returns the error + [1.17a] I cannot connect to the MySQL server. It always returns the error message, "Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client"

    @@ -2573,8 +2591,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge MySQL Documentation.

    +

    - [1.18] I'm running MySQL <= 4.0.1 having + [1.18] I'm running MySQL <= 4.0.1 having lower_case_table_names set to 1. If I create a new table with a capital letter in its name it is changed to lowercase as it should. But if I try to DROP this table MySQL is unable to find the corresponding @@ -2586,8 +2605,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge directive.

    +

    - [1.19] I can't run the "display relations" feature because the + [1.19] I can't run the "display relations" feature because the script seems not to know the font face I'm using!

    @@ -2598,9 +2618,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge these files.

    -
    +

    - [1.20] I receive the error "cannot load MySQL extension, please + [1.20] I receive the error "cannot load MySQL extension, please check PHP Configuration".

    @@ -2614,25 +2634,28 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge "PHP-MySQL" or something similar.

    +

    - [1.21] I am running the CGI version of PHP under Unix, and I cannot + [1.21] I am running the CGI version of PHP under Unix, and I cannot login using cookie auth.

    In php.ini, set mysql.max_links higher than 1.

    +

    - [1.22] I don't see the "Location of text file" field, so + [1.22] I don't see the "Location of text file" field, so I cannot upload.

    This is most likely because in php.ini, your file_uploads parameter is not set to "on".

    -
    + +

    - [1.23] I'm running MySQL on a Win32 machine. Each time I create a new + [1.23] I'm running MySQL on a Win32 machine. Each time I create a new table the table and field names are changed to lowercase!

    @@ -2647,8 +2670,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'lower_case_table_names';

    +

    - [1.24] Some characters are being truncated in my queries, or I get + [1.24] Some characters are being truncated in my queries, or I get characters randomly added. I am running PHP 4.2.3.

    @@ -2656,8 +2680,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge PHP 4.2.3 bug.

    +

    - [1.25] I am running Apache with mod_gzip-1.3.26.1a on Windows XP, + [1.25] I am running Apache with mod_gzip-1.3.26.1a on Windows XP, and I get problems, such as undefined variables when I run a SQL query.

    @@ -2669,8 +2694,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge PHP scripts. Of course you have to restart Apache.

    +

    - [1.26] I just installed phpMyAdmin in my document root of IIS but + [1.26] I just installed phpMyAdmin in my document root of IIS but I get the error "No input file specified" when trying to run phpMyAdmin.

    @@ -2681,8 +2707,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge permissions and it should work.

    +

    - [1.27] I get empty page when I want to view huge page (eg. + [1.27] I get empty page when I want to view huge page (eg. db_details_structure.php with plenty of tables).

    @@ -2692,8 +2719,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge fixed in PHP 5.0.0.

    +

    - [1.28] My MySQL server sometimes refuses queries and returns the message + [1.28] My MySQL server sometimes refuses queries and returns the message 'Errorcode: 13'. What does this mean?

    @@ -2704,9 +2732,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge available starting with MySQL 3.23.56 / 4.0.11-gamma.

    - +

    - [1.29] When I create a table or modify a field, I get an error + [1.29] When I create a table or modify a field, I get an error and the fields are duplicated.

    @@ -2738,17 +2766,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [1.30] I get the error "left.php: Missing hash". + [1.30] I get the error "left.php: Missing hash".

    This problem is known to happen when the server is running Turck MMCache but upgrading MMCache to version 2.3.21 solves the problem.

    - +

    - [1.31] Does phpMyAdmin support php5? + [1.31] Does phpMyAdmin support php5?

    Yes. @@ -2757,9 +2786,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge you won't be able to run phpMyAdmin having enabled E_STRICT in your error_reporting settings.

    -
    + +

    - [1.32] Can I use HTTP authentication with IIS? + [1.32] Can I use HTTP authentication with IIS?

    Yes. This procedure was tested with phpMyAdmin 2.6.1, PHP 4.3.9 in ISAPI @@ -2772,11 +2802,20 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

  • In Custom Errors, select the range of 401;1 through 401;5 and click the Set to Default button.
    • + +

    + [1.33] Is there a problem with the mysqli extension when running PHP 5.0.4 on 64-bit systems? +

    +

    + Yes. This problem affects phpMyAdmin ("Call to undefined function pma_reloadnavigation"), so upgrade your PHP to the next version. +

    +

    [2. Configuration]

    +

    - [2.1] The error message "Warning: Cannot add header information - + [2.1] The error message "Warning: Cannot add header information - headers already sent by ..." is displayed, what's the problem?

    @@ -2786,8 +2825,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge tag at the end.

    +

    - [2.2] phpMyAdmin can't connect to MySQL. What's wrong? + [2.2] phpMyAdmin can't connect to MySQL. What's wrong?

    Either there is an error with your PHP setup or your username/password is @@ -2796,8 +2836,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge into PHP.

    +

    - [2.3] The error message "Warning: MySQL Connection Failed: Can't + [2.3] The error message "Warning: MySQL Connection Failed: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/tmp/mysql.sock' (111)..." is displayed. What can I do?

    @@ -2844,8 +2885,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge corresponding section of the MySQL documentation.

    +

    - [2.4] Nothing is displayed by my browser when I try to run phpMyAdmin, + [2.4] Nothing is displayed by my browser when I try to run phpMyAdmin, what can I do?

    @@ -2856,8 +2898,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge not a so good idea, please upgrade to a plain revision.

    +

    - [2.5] Each time I want to insert or change a record or drop a database + [2.5] Each time I want to insert or change a record or drop a database or a table, an error 404 (page not found) is displayed or, with HTTP or cookie authentication, I'm asked to login again. What's wrong?

    @@ -2866,8 +2909,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge in the phpMyAdmin configuration file.

    +

    - [2.6] I get an "Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using + [2.6] I get an "Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using password: YES)"-error when trying to access a MySQL-Server on a host which is port-forwarded for my localhost.

    @@ -2883,9 +2927,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge TCP connection.

    -
    +

    - [2.7] Using and creating themes + [2.7] Using and creating themes

    Themes are configured with $cfg['ThemePath'], @@ -2929,9 +2973,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge directory "img" in "your_theme_name". phpMyAdmin will use the default icons and buttons (from the system-theme "original").

    -
    + +

    - [2.8] I get "Missing parameters" errors, what can I do? + [2.8] I get "Missing parameters" errors, what can I do?

    Here are a few points to check:

    @@ -2960,9 +3005,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [3. Known limitations]

    -
    + +

    - [3.1] When using HTTP authentication, an user who logged out can not + [3.1] When using HTTP authentication, an user who logged out can not relogin in with the same nick.

    @@ -2972,8 +3018,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge log in again.

    +

    - [3.2] When dumping a large table in compressed mode, I get a memory + [3.2] When dumping a large table in compressed mode, I get a memory limit error or a time limit error.

    @@ -2984,16 +3031,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge dump, you have to use another way.

    +

    - [3.3] With InnoDB tables, I lose foreign key relationships when I rename + [3.3] With InnoDB tables, I lose foreign key relationships when I rename or alter a table.

    This seems to be a InnoDB bug (fixed in MySQL 3.23.50?).

    +

    - [3.4] I am unable to import dumps I created with the mysqldump tool + [3.4] I am unable to import dumps I created with the mysqldump tool bundled with the MySQL server distribution.

    @@ -3022,8 +3071,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [3.5] When using nested folders ($cfg['LeftFrameTableSeparator']) there + [3.5] When using nested folders ($cfg['LeftFrameTableSeparator']) there are some multiple hierarchies displayed in a wrong manner?!

    @@ -3032,9 +3082,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge name. If you have to, think about using another TableSeparator or disabling that feature

    -
    + +

    - [3.6] What is currently not supported in phpMyAdmin about InnoDB? + [3.6] What is currently not supported in phpMyAdmin about InnoDB?

    In Relation view, being able to choose a table in another database, @@ -3044,8 +3095,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge In PDF schema editing, automatic layout.

    +

    - [3.7] I have table with many (100+) fields and when I try to browse table + [3.7] I have table with many (100+) fields and when I try to browse table I get series of errors like "Warning: unable to parse url". How can this be fixed?

    @@ -3056,8 +3108,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [3.8] I cannot use (clickable) HTML-forms in fields where I put a MIME-Transformation onto! + [3.8] I cannot use (clickable) HTML-forms in fields where I put a MIME-Transformation onto!

    Due to a surrounding form-container (for multi-row delete checkboxes), no nested forms can be put inside the table where @@ -3069,15 +3122,17 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge on the official phpMyAdmin-homepage.

    +

    - [3.9] I get error messages when using "--sql_mode=ANSI" for the MySQL server + [3.9] I get error messages when using "--sql_mode=ANSI" for the MySQL server

    When MySQL is running in ANSI-compatibility mode, there are some major differences in how SQL is structured (see http://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql/en/ANSI_mode.html). Most important of all, the quote-character (") is interpreted as an identifier quote character and not as a string quote character, which makes many internal phpMyAdmin operations into invalid SQL statements. There is no workaround to this behaviour. News to this item will be posted in Bug report #816858

    +

    - [3.10] Homonyms and no primary key: When the results of a SELECT display + [3.10] Homonyms and no primary key: When the results of a SELECT display more that one column with the same value (for example SELECT lastname from employees where firstname like 'A%' and two "Smith" values are displayed), if I click Edit I cannot be sure that I am editing the intended row. @@ -3087,8 +3142,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge can use it for the Edit and Delete links.

    +

    - [3.11] The number of records for InnoDB tables is not correct. + [3.11] The number of records for InnoDB tables is not correct.

    phpMyAdmin uses a quick method to get the row count, and this method @@ -3096,16 +3152,20 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge $cfg['MaxExactCount'] for a way to modify those results, but this could have a serious impact on performance.

    + +

    - [3.12] What are the phpMyAdmin limitations for MySQL 3? + [3.12] What are the phpMyAdmin limitations for MySQL 3?

    The number of records in queries containing COUNT and GROUP BY is not correctly calculated. Also, sorting results of a query like "SELECT * from table GROUP BY" ... is problematic.

    + +

    - [3.13] I get an error when entering USE followed by a db name + [3.13] I get an error when entering USE followed by a db name containing an hyphen.

    @@ -3118,8 +3178,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [4. ISPs, multi-user installations ]

    +

    - [4.1] I'm an ISP. Can I setup one central copy of phpMyAdmin or do I + [4.1] I'm an ISP. Can I setup one central copy of phpMyAdmin or do I need to install it for each customer.

    @@ -3131,9 +3192,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge "Using HTTP authentication".

    -
    +

    - [4.2] What's the preferred way of making phpMyAdmin secure against evil + [4.2] What's the preferred way of making phpMyAdmin secure against evil access.

    @@ -3161,8 +3222,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge +

    - [4.3] I get errors about not being able to include a file in + [4.3] I get errors about not being able to include a file in /lang or in /libraries.

    @@ -3171,9 +3233,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge open_basedir, if used, must contain "." and "./lang" to allow normal operation of phpMyAdmin.

    -
    + +

    - [4.4] phpMyAdmin always gives "Access denied" when using HTTP + [4.4] phpMyAdmin always gives "Access denied" when using HTTP authentication.

    @@ -3194,8 +3257,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge +

    - [4.5] Is it possible to let users create their own databases? + [4.5] Is it possible to let users create their own databases?

    Starting with 2.2.5, in the user management page, you can enter a wildcard @@ -3205,8 +3269,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge would let a user create/manage his/her database(s).

    +

    - [4.6] How can I use the Host-based authentication additions? + [4.6] How can I use the Host-based authentication additions?

    If you have existing rules from an old .htaccess file, you can take them @@ -3232,8 +3297,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge         );

    + +

    - [4.7] Authentication window is displayed more than once, why? + [4.7] Authentication window is displayed more than once, why?

    This happens if you are using a URL to start phpMyAdmin which is @@ -3245,8 +3312,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [5. Browsers or client OS]

    +

    - [5.1] I get an out of memory error, and my controls are non-functional, + [5.1] I get an out of memory error, and my controls are non-functional, when trying to create a table with more than 14 fields.

    @@ -3257,8 +3325,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge your table properties and add the other fields.

    +

    - [5.2] With Xitami 2.5b4, phpMyAdmin won't process form fields. + [5.2] With Xitami 2.5b4, phpMyAdmin won't process form fields.

    This is not a phpMyAdmin problem but a Xitami known bug: you'll face it @@ -3266,8 +3335,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Upgrade or downgrade your Xitami server.

    +

    - [5.3] I have problems dumping tables with Konqueror (phpMyAdmin 2.2.2). + [5.3] I have problems dumping tables with Konqueror (phpMyAdmin 2.2.2).

    With Konqueror 2.1.1: plain dumps, zip and GZip dumps work ok, except that @@ -3281,8 +3351,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Testing needs to be done for Konqueror 2.2.2.

    +

    - [5.4] I can't use the cookie authentication mode because Internet + [5.4] I can't use the cookie authentication mode because Internet Explorer never stores the cookies.

    @@ -3294,16 +3365,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge work!

    +

    - [5.5] In Internet Explorer 5.0, I get JavaScript errors when browsing my + [5.5] In Internet Explorer 5.0, I get JavaScript errors when browsing my rows.

    Upgrade to at least Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2.

    +

    - [5.6] In Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0, I get an error (like "Page not found") + [5.6] In Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5 or 6.0, I get an error (like "Page not found") when trying to modify a row in a table with many fields, or with a text field

    @@ -3314,8 +3387,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [5.7] I refresh (reload) my browser, and come back to the welcome + [5.7] I refresh (reload) my browser, and come back to the welcome page.

    @@ -3323,8 +3397,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge just do this in the right frame.

    +

    - [5.8] With Mozilla 0.9.7 I have problems sending a query modified in the + [5.8] With Mozilla 0.9.7 I have problems sending a query modified in the query box.

    @@ -3332,8 +3407,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Mozilla versions.

    +

    - [5.9] With Mozilla 0.9.? to 1.0 and Netscape 7.0-PR1 I can't type a + [5.9] With Mozilla 0.9.? to 1.0 and Netscape 7.0-PR1 I can't type a whitespace in the SQL-Query edit area: the page scrolls down.

    @@ -3341,8 +3417,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge BugZilla).

    +

    - [5.10] With Netscape 4.75 I get empty rows between each row of data in a + [5.10] With Netscape 4.75 I get empty rows between each row of data in a CSV exported file.

    @@ -3351,8 +3428,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge version, we cannot workaround this bug.

    +

    - [5.11] Extended-ASCII characters like German umlauts are displayed + [5.11] Extended-ASCII characters like German umlauts are displayed wrong.

    @@ -3362,8 +3440,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge recent versions of the most browsers.

    +

    - [5.12] Apple OS X: Safari browser changes special characters to + [5.12] Apple OS X: Safari browser changes special characters to "?".

    @@ -3371,8 +3450,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge Netscape and Mozilla do not have this problem.

    +

    - [5.13] With Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6, and HTTP authentication type, + [5.13] With Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6, and HTTP authentication type, I cannot manage two servers: I login to the first one, then the other one, but if I switch back to the first, I have to login on each operation.

    @@ -3380,8 +3460,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge This is a bug in Internet Explorer, other browsers do not behave this way.

    +

    - [5.14] Using Opera6, I can manage to get to the authentication, but nothing + [5.14] Using Opera6, I can manage to get to the authentication, but nothing happens after that, only a blank screen.

    @@ -3389,14 +3470,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge is not able to interpret frameset definitiions written by JavaScript. Please upgrade to Opera7 at least.

    + +

    - [5.15] I have display problems with Safari. + [5.15] I have display problems with Safari.

    Please upgrade to at least version 1.2.3.

    + +

    - [5.16] With Internet Explorer, I get "Access is denied" + [5.16] With Internet Explorer, I get "Access is denied" Javascript errors. Or I cannot make phpMyAdmin work under Windows.

    @@ -3417,8 +3502,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge in the "in" and "out" directions. + +

    - [5.17] With Firefox, I cannot delete rows of data or drop a database. + [5.17] With Firefox, I cannot delete rows of data or drop a database.

    Many users have confirmed that the Tabbrowser Extensions plugin they installed in their Firefox is causing the problem. @@ -3427,8 +3514,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [6. Using phpMyAdmin]

    +

    - [6.1] I can't insert new rows into a table / I can't create a table + [6.1] I can't insert new rows into a table / I can't create a table - MySQL brings up a SQL-error.

    @@ -3445,8 +3533,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge syntax is correct.

    +

    - [6.2] When I create a table, I click the Index checkbox for 2 fields and + [6.2] When I create a table, I click the Index checkbox for 2 fields and phpMyAdmin generates only one index with those 2 fields.

    @@ -3456,8 +3545,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge create the other index.

    +

    - [6.3] How can I insert a null value into my table? + [6.3] How can I insert a null value into my table?

    Since version 2.2.3, you have a checkbox for each field that can be null. @@ -3467,8 +3557,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge a literal NULL in the field, and not a NULL value (this works in PHP4).

    +

    - [6.4] How can I backup my database or table? + [6.4] How can I backup my database or table?

    Click on a database or table name in the left frame, the properties will be @@ -3485,8 +3576,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge this document.

    +

    - [6.5] How can I restore (upload) my database or table using a dump? + [6.5] How can I restore (upload) my database or table using a dump? How can I run a ".sql" file.

    @@ -3497,9 +3589,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge For additional help on this subject, look for the word "upload" in this document.

    -
    + +

    - [6.6] How can I use the relation table in Query-by-example? + [6.6] How can I use the relation table in Query-by-example?

    Here is an example with the tables persons, towns and countries, all @@ -3566,9 +3659,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge
    -
    +

    - [6.7] How can I use the "display field" feature? + [6.7] How can I use the "display field" feature?

    Starting from the previous example, create the pma_table_info as explained @@ -3579,9 +3672,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge enables: drop-down list of possible values.

    -
    +

    - [6.8] How can I produce a PDF schema of my database? + [6.8] How can I produce a PDF schema of my database?

    First the configuration variables "relation", @@ -3616,17 +3709,18 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge browsers on Windows, do not have this problem. +

    - [6.9] phpMyAdmin is changing the type of one of my columns! + [6.9] phpMyAdmin is changing the type of one of my columns!

    No, it's MySQL that is doing silent column type changing.

    -
    +

    - [6.10] When creating a privilege, what happens with underscores in + [6.10] When creating a privilege, what happens with underscores in the database name?

    @@ -3638,16 +3732,17 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge name will have a real underscore.

    +

    - [6.11] What is the curious symbol ø in the statistics pages? + [6.11] What is the curious symbol ø in the statistics pages?

    It means "average".

    -
    +

    - [6.12] I want to understand some Export options. + [6.12] I want to understand some Export options.

    Structure:

      @@ -3678,8 +3773,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge rather than causing the entire statement to fail.
    +

    - [6.13] I would like to create a database with a dot in its name. + [6.13] I would like to create a database with a dot in its name.

    This is a bad idea, because in MySQL the syntax "database.table" @@ -3688,9 +3784,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge work with it, nor delete it.

    -
    +

    - [6.14] How do I set up the SQL Validator? + [6.14] How do I set up the SQL Validator?

    To use it, you need a very recent version of PHP, 4.3.0 recommended, with @@ -3710,8 +3806,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge We utilize it as free SOAP service.

    +

    - [6.15] I want to add a BLOB field and put an index on it, but MySQL + [6.15] I want to add a BLOB field and put an index on it, but MySQL says "BLOB column '...' used in key specification without a key length".

    @@ -3724,8 +3821,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [6.16] How can I simply move in page with plenty editing fields? + [6.16] How can I simply move in page with plenty editing fields?

    You can use Ctrl+arrows (Option+Arrows in Safari) for moving on most pages @@ -3738,8 +3836,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [6.17] Transformations: I can't enter my own mimetype! WTF is this feature + [6.17] Transformations: I can't enter my own mimetype! WTF is this feature then useful for?

    @@ -3755,7 +3854,7 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    - [6.18] Bookmarks: Where can I store bookmarks? Why can't I see any bookmarks below the query box? + [6.18] Bookmarks: Where can I store bookmarks? Why can't I see any bookmarks below the query box? What is this variable for?

    @@ -3793,8 +3892,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge comments.

    +

    - [6.19] How can I create simple LaTeX document to include exported table? + [6.19] How can I create simple LaTeX document to include exported table?

    You can simply include table in your LaTeX documents, minimal sample @@ -3810,8 +3910,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge \end{document} % end of document +

    - [6.20] In MySQL 4, I see a lot of databases which are not mine, and cannot + [6.20] In MySQL 4, I see a lot of databases which are not mine, and cannot access them.

    @@ -3825,9 +3926,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge So if your users do not need those privileges, you can remove them and their databases list will shorten.

    -
    + +

    - [6.21] In edit/insert mode, how can I see a list of possible values for + [6.21] In edit/insert mode, how can I see a list of possible values for a field, based on some foreign table?

    @@ -3844,17 +3946,20 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge key values and choose one.

    + +

    - [6.22] Bookmarks: Can I execute a default bookmark automatically + [6.22] Bookmarks: Can I execute a default bookmark automatically when entering Browse mode for a table?

    Yes. If a bookmark has the same label as a table name, it will be executed.

    + +

    - - [6.23] Export: I heard phpMyAdmin can export Microsoft Excel files, how + [6.23] Export: I heard phpMyAdmin can export Microsoft Excel files, how can I enable that?

    @@ -3893,8 +3998,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge mkdir tmp chmod o+rwx tmp + +

    - [6.24] Now that phpMyAdmin supports native MySQL 4.1.x column comments, + [6.24] Now that phpMyAdmin supports native MySQL 4.1.x column comments, what happens to my column comments stored in pmadb?

    Automatic migration of a table's pmadb-style column comments to the native @@ -3903,8 +4010,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [7. phpMyAdmin project]

    +

    - [7.1] I have found a bug. How do I inform developers? + [7.1] I have found a bug. How do I inform developers?

    Our Bug Tracker is located at @@ -3917,8 +4025,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge http://sourceforge.net/projects/phpmyadmin/ (and choose Forums)

    +

    - [7.2] I want to translate the messages to a new language or upgrade an + [7.2] I want to translate the messages to a new language or upgrade an existing language, where do I start?

    @@ -3941,8 +4050,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    +

    - [7.3] I would like to help out with the development of phpMyAdmin. How + [7.3] I would like to help out with the development of phpMyAdmin. How should I proceed?

    @@ -3974,8 +4084,9 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    [8. Security ]

    +

    - [8.1] Security alert, dated 2003-06-18. + [8.1] Security alert, dated 2003-06-18.

    Last update of this FAQ: 2003-07-22. @@ -4028,8 +4139,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge

    + +

    - [8.2] Security alert, dated 2004-06-29. + [8.2] Security alert, dated 2004-06-29.

    Last update of this FAQ: 2004-06-30. @@ -4063,8 +4176,10 @@ To create a new, empty mimetype please see libraries/transformations/template_ge
    Version 2.5.7-pl1 was released with a fix for this vulnerability.

    + +

    - [8.3] About new security alerts + [8.3] About new security alerts

    Please refer to