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Evolution Installation
Before getting started you will need a copy of the latest MODx Evolution release. To follow along with this example we will be working with MODx 1.04 GA. The Manager Theme we will be using in this example can be downloaded at: http://modxcms.com/extras/package/288
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How to do it...
1. Files and folders. Place the compressed file in the location which your application will live. Extract the contents of the file and delete your compressed file.
2. Database and user. In working with any database-driven Content Management System, you will need to create a database, create a database user, and assign this user ‘full privileges’ to the aforementioned database. Your hosting service will provide you with an interface to create and modify users and databases. If you are installing MODx on a localhost the user is ‘root’ and there is no password by default.
3. Launch the installer. Point your browser to where you extracted the files. To complete this process you will need the database name, database username, and the database username password you created in the last step.
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Implement Manager Themes. Download the Manager Template from the ‘add-on site’. Create a new folder named MODxCarbon in manager/media/style. Extract the contents of the package file into the folder you have just created.
5. Manager Preferences Configuration. Go to your Manager, and change the default Manager Theme by pointing to Tools > Configuration > Interface and Features
How it works...
Obtain the latest Evolution release from modxcms.com. Evolution has undergone extensive usage and testing through the lifetime of the project and there are many user contributed extras. Walk through the installer and you will be provided with a link to your Manager interface. All of your site files can be accessed here for editing and review.
Extract the contents of the Addon package into the relevant folder. After doing so you may configure your Manager to use the new theme.
There's more...
As to whether you should go with Revolution or Evolution is beyond the scope of this recipe. Generally speaking, there are substantially more ready-made solutions for you to work with in Evolution, though the Manager interface lacks the Ajax features such as drag and drop and sorting. Evolution will work in older browsers, however, the Manager in Revolution will not work in IE7.