BLANK/EMPTY config.php after download.

Hi All

I have a blank (empty) 'config.php' after download.  I can handle working within the file, somewhat, but this file 'un-zips' empty!

I have tried several times (re-download fron site/un-zip and up-load).  This 'config.php' file ( in all instances within costCART) are blank (empty).

Any help wuold be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

the install writes the file for you...

Thanks
...but any ideas as to why i cant get past the database info area?

all permissions and info are correct...and i dont see any info in the MySQL manager area (after upload to host) on my host.

Thanks

punksunn

  Depending on what Access Panel you have logon to MYSql Manager
1) create DB
2) create user for DB
3) run the install

Hi
Thanks for the reply...however...

>I use my hosting admin panel to manage MySQL

>DB created, domain,user,p/word all set. NOTE: the costcart instruction states: "Make sure you have installed a MySQL Database which has a user assigned to it
  DO NOT USE YOUR ROOT USERNAME AND ROOT PASSWORD"

..however...upon creation of MySQL DB, the HOST automatically creates names with 'root name_xxxxxxx'  for 'security'.  I cannot change that.  Moreover, this should not be a concern, I think, due to password protection, etc.

As I stated, my host (Omnis.com) reccommends COSTCART, so I dont think there is an 'incompatability' problem.

I followed the install to the letter (except for the 'naming' glich) still cant get past step 2 of install

So any ideas?

Thanks

punksunn

sure lots you can do.. if the null password is the issue
then edit the install script not to validate if for a length

then you should be able to go on

Hi...please excuse my limited knowledge, but...HUH? 

I opened the index.php (within install)....on line 1, I see <?php and see this throughout the script.

...in other php files i've seen (where no problem is occuring) on line 1...i.e.,  <!/usr/bin/admin.... in black (simple example given)
I am presuming that the type in RED is questionable to me.

I dont believe its a password concern. 

The First page, ALL IS GOOD AND GREEN.  So I then continue...

At the Stage/Step 2 page, it asks for: host/domain, user, password and database.  I created this in my HOST account access page.  This is secure admin area with all capabilities.  So I can create DATABASE for the cart.  At creation, host/domain is already set by host.  User, password and DATABASE are assigned, and the MySQL is now active.
NOW...should I upload BEFORE OR AFTER DATABASE CREATION?  or does this even matter?  I would think that it wouldnt matter, because, the directions state to upload, change CHMOD...THEN...it mentions creation of MySQL DATABASE.

OH I'M SO CONFUSED! 

I appreciate your time and advice...

punksunn