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I'm using the Berkeley DB, and after changing hosts/servers, I'm unable to login because the new server has a different version of Berkeley. How do I convert the database files to the new version?

Answer

Converting the DB files over to the format used by the new library version can be accomplished in several different ways, depending on the Berkeley DB versions involved. The files that need to be converted are all of the files in your db directory whose filenames end in either .db or .idx (the .lock files do not need to be converted).

The following steps require...

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How do I show all entries from the same month or category as the current entry on an Individual Archive?

Answer

If you want a list on the Individual pages which only shows entries in the same month or category as the entry, you will need to do this with a second Archive Template and a PHP (or SSI) include.

Create The New Template

Navigate to Templates and click the Archives tab1. Click Create New Archive Template.

Assign the template a name of your choosing (to distinguish it from your normal Monthly or Category Archive Template). In...

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Question

When running the script, I get an error message that says Got an error: Bad ObjectDriver config: Connection error: [some error].

Answer

Too many connections

Your MySQL server is not permitting any more connections to your database; you'll need to contact your host for resolution of this error.

Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/path/to/socket'

• If your SQL database server is on localhost, but the socket is not in a standard location, you'll need to set the path using the DBSocket setting in mt-config.cgi1: DBSocket /path/to/mysql.sock...

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My permalinks are pointing to the wrong archive type. For example, I want them to point to the Individual Entry Archive, but instead they point to the Monthly Archive for the entry.

Answer

When you use the MTEntryPermalink tag, Movable Type will create links that point to the archive type you have set as your Preferred Archive Type in Settings > Publishing : Publishing Preferences1.

So, you can either change your Preferred Archive Type to Individual, or you can add the archive_type attribute to the MTEntryPermalink or MTEntryLink tag:...

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What is Movable Type?

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Movable Type is the premier weblog publishing platform for businesses, organizations, developers, and web designers. The application is installed on your web server, and is flexible and appropriate for use by web developers, professionals, organizations or businesses with customization needs. For a simpler start to weblogs, you can try our TypePad service, which includes many of Movable Type’s features on a centrally hosted server that requires no configuration.

For more information on the features and...

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Required: MT26x, MT3x

On some weblog's comments you might see how the blog author's comments are styled differently than everyone elses; maybe a different color, or highlighted, or styled in some other way to make them stand out from the crowd. This is quite easily done.

You'll need the Compare plugin to compare your comments to everyone elses. Then you'll need to make another div on your style sheet for your comments. Then you'll need to put some code everywhere comments appear.

<MTComments> <MTIfEqual a="[MTCommentAuthor]" b="girlie"> <div class="comments-girlie"> </MTIfEqual> <MTIfNotEqual a="[MTCommentAuthor]" b="girlie"> <div class="comments-body">...

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Question

Can I use PHP code in my templates?

Answer

Movable Type templates generate standard HTML pages; so any coding language which can be used in a standard web page can also be included in your templates.

Here are some important tips to remember about using PHP in your templates:

No shortcut tags in dynamic templates

If you are using PHP in a dynamic template, you should not use the "shortcut" opening tag: <?

Instead, you should use the full version: <?php

Template Tags are processed differently in static templates than...

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Question

Do you offer any installation instructions which are specific to Windows environments?

Answer

See Installing Movable Type on Windows in the 3.2 User Manual.

For more detailed information on configuring your Windows server to support a Movable Type installation, please see Installing Movable Type on Windows on the Six Apart website.

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I want to create a plugin for Movable Type. Where can I find more information on doing this?

Answer

See Developing with the Movable Type API in the Users Manual.

Please note that assistance with plugin development is not covered by Basic Support; however, there are other resources available for assistance: • Our Community Forum offers a section dedicated to Plugin Development, where you can post for assistance or feedback about your plugin. • Our Professional Network offers a Members-Only Mailing List suitable for the discussion of plugin...

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When I post more than one entry per day, the date only shows up for the most recent entry. How do I make the date show for every entry?

Answer

The default templates use the <MTDateHeader> container tag to control the display of entry dates: <MTDateHeader> <h2><$MTEntryDate format="%x"$></h2> </MTDateHeader>

The MTDateHeader tag is a container tag, and the contents of this container will be displayed only if this entry marks a new day in the list of entries.

So, in order to have the date...

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What's the easiest way to change the look of my weblog?

Answer

The stylesheet template controls the layout and colors of your weblog. Other stylesheet options for various versions are available from Movable Type Styles.

For versions prior to 3.2, copy and paste the stylesheet you like into your Stylesheet template. Save and rebuild the template to see the changes on your weblog.

For version 3.2, see Applying a New Style From the Style Library.

Note that when choosing a new style for your weblog, you should select from among those...

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Question

When I run an upgrade script, I get this error message:

You have not yet upgraded to the #.# version of MT. Please do that before you run this script. Exiting...

where #.# is the version number I am trying to upgrade to.

Answer

When you see this message, it means Movable Type is still detecting files from the previous version on your server.

Make sure that you have uploaded all of the files from the new version package, and that all of the files from previous versions on the server were overwritten with the new files....

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I get a 500 Internal Server Error when trying to view pages I've set to publish dynamically.

Answer

The dynamic publishing feature creates an .htaccess file in your weblog directory; however, some hosts do not allow the use of these files, and you will see these errors as a result.

You should confirm with your host whether or not you are permitted to use .htaccess files on your account.

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Question

I see a new version of Movable Type has been released; does my license entitled me to download this version for free?

Answer

Each 3.x license entitles the owner to free Updates and discounts on Upgrades, where:

* an "Update" is identified by the change of the revision to the right of the decimal point, i.e. X.1 to X.2

* an "Upgrade" is identified by the change of the revision to the left of the decimal point, i.e. 3.X to 4.X

So, your license covers you for any 3.X releases; once a 4.X version is released, you can upgrade your license...

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I want to moderate all comments that are posted to my weblog, even those posted by TypeKey commenters.

Answer

Version 3.2 and higher

Version 3.2 gives you more distinct moderation options for both TypeKey and non-TypeKey comments. Navigate to Settings > Feedback : Comments to locate the Immediately publish comments from setting.

You can choose from the following four options for the setting: • No one

If you choose this option, all submitted comments will be held for moderation, whether or not the commenter used TypeKey. • Trusted commenters only...

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Are refunds available? How do I request one?

Answer

Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purchase under our money-back guarantee.

To request a refund of your license purchase, please log into Your Account and open a new help ticket with a subject of Refund, using the links to your right. Explain your request on the ticket and include the information regarding your order. Support staff will respond on the ticket with the information needed to initiate the refund transaction.

Note that you must log into the account using the...

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Question

Where can I review the terms of the particular license I purchased?

Answer

You can view the terms of your license from our Licenses page.

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Question

Where is my license key?

Answer

Your license key is displayed on the main page of Your Movable Type Account under your license (i.e., the Update key).

Please refer to Recently Updated List for more information on how to use this key.

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Question

When I run the upgrade, I see the message Upgrading database...starting upgrade..., but then nothing happens after that.

Answer

First, make sure you have Javascript enabled in your browser, as it is required when running Movable Type, including during the upgrade process.

If you do have Javascript enabled, then there may be a problem with your static files. See the section on Upgrading in the Knowledge Base article Images, Styles, and Documentation Do Not Show Up to make sure these files are present and properly situated on your server,...

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Question

I'm using a plugin, and the output does not change when I refresh the page.

Answer

Most Movable Type plugins are static, which means they only change when the templates are rebuilt. If you want something that will change every time your browser refreshes, you need a dynamic solution.

Examples of dynamic solutions are PHP, SSI, and Javascript. If you are using the MySQL backend, you can also use PHP to connect directly to the database.

With the implementation of dynamic publishing in version 3.1 of Movable Type, more and more plugins...

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