Hi,
since I installed this component and activated it, I can´t control if it works or not. I just see the command {aridatatables moduleId="91"}{/aridatatables} in my article. I think, for mysql-newbee´s like I am you provide a bit poor module description.

For example: I have no control if the module connects to the specified database or not.

Some connectors require "localhost", some require full hostname like "db509945246.db.1and1.com". Is it connected?

Next: do I Need a mysql query to fill in that field, if I just want to have a regual database Action like: all database entries?


If I could establish a simple database Action, I think I will improve of my own then.

Many thanks in advance

Michael

Hello,

Do you use "ARI Data Tables" or "ARI Smart Content: DataTable Pack" extension?

Regards,
ARI Soft

Hello,

I have both and I intended to use both.
But first I want to perferm regular database Connection.

Michael

PS: You are really fast responding...great

About "ARI Data Tables", if you see {aridatatables moduleId="91"}{/aridatatables} plugin code instead of the module, check that "Content - ARI Data Tables" plugin is enabled. About connection parameters, if you database is located on the same server with web server, you can use "localhost" otherwise use full path. "SQL" query is required, it is used to retrieve data. Set also "SQL -> Debug" parameter to "Yes" to see any problem with connection.

PS: Do you try to connect to MySQL database?

Regards,
ARI Soft

yes, I try to connect. After Setting the debug mode=on, I get the error message 500, probably because I didn´t declare any mysql query into the field

You can use the following SQL query:

SHOW TABLES

Regards,
ARI Soft