> > Is there a possibility to prevent elog to overwrite attribute values when 
> > editing an old message? The old values are overwriten with the preset 
> > options for that attribute. 
> > But sometimes you will preserve attribute text and /or options from the 
old 
> > message.
> 
> The option "Fixed attributes = ..." will do the job.

Ok, but is there a possibility to preserve the fields of the old message, but 
still be able to edit it. This would be a nice feature in the case of an entry 
with lots of attributes (set to something different then the preset values). 
After submiting the message you realize : one option was wrong and now you 
want to edit it without changing the other options again.
Is this possible?

Thank you and best regards,

Stefan

> i seem to be unable to find a clear explanation of how to enable self-
registration in the docs.
> 
> just to be sure i grepped the doc directory, but the two references to it 
were in the changelog and the faq.
> 
> it could be just me but i'm not reading between the lines or connecting the 
various places in the docs to get it going :/

Sorry, I haven't fully documented it yet, will do on Monday next week. For 
now, see the configuration file for this forum which is attached.

> Sorry, I haven't fully documented it yet, will do on Monday next week. For 
> now, see the configuration file for this forum which is attached.

that's ok. i just wanted to make sure that i hadn't missed something. i'm eventually switching over my entire dial up bbs, to my web page, with elog being the message system. self-registration was the last piece of the puzzle for me :)

> When logging in with a username and password; then trying to logout or 
> change password one gets the following message:
> 
> Error: Parameter value too big. Please increase VALUE_SIZE and recompile 
> elogd ; Please use your browser's back button to go back 
> 
> (up to now I have not yet tried to recompile - may be it works then)

That's strange. This error should only occur if someone uses a user name or 
password with more than 256 characters, which I hope is not the case. Have 
you tried changing your password etc. in this forum? It also runs 2.1.0 on 
Linux.

I made a version under 

http://midas/cgi-bin/cvsweb/~checkout~/elog/elogd.c?rev=2.67&content-
type=text/plain

which has improved error output for this problem, maybe this helps.

Thank you very much!

> Just since some people asked for: Here is the elogd.cfg for this demo 
> logbooks:
> 
> ========= cut here ===================
> 
> [global]
> logbook tabs = 1
> tab cellpadding = 2
> SMTP host = mailsend.psi.ch
> URL = http://midas.psi.ch/elogdemo/
> user = midas
> group = midas
> 
> [Linux]
> Theme = default
> Comment = General linux Tips & Tricks
> Data dir = /usr/local/elogdemo/logbooks/Linux
> Attributes = Author, Type, Icon, Category, Subject
> Options Type = Routine, Software Installation, Problem Fixed, 
> Configuration, Tips & Tricks, Info, Other
> IOptions Icon = icon1.gif, icon3.gif, icon4.gif, icon5.gif, icon6.gif, 
> icon7.gif, icon8.gif, icon12.gif, icon13.gif, icon14.gif
> Options Category = General, Hardware, Software, Network, Applications, 
> Shell, Account, Packages, Daemons, Other
> Required Attributes = Author
> Subst Author = $author
> Summary on default = 1
> Summary lines = 0
> Email all = stefan.ritt@psi.ch
> Email message body = 1
> 
> [Database]
> Theme = default
> Comment = Demo of database-like elog
> Data dir = /usr/local/elogdemo/logbooks/database
> Attributes = Type, Operating system, Location, Status, Comment
> Required Attributes = Type, Operating system, Location, Status
> Options Type = PC, Router, Bridge
> Options Operating system = Linux, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, 
> Windows ME, Embedded
> Options Location = Building1, Building2, Building3
> Options Status = working, defect, in repair
> Show text = 0
> Start page = ?cmd=Search&mode=summary
> Display search = #, Type, Location, Status
> Summary lines = 0
> Find menu commands = New, Find, Last
> Menu commands = Back, New, Edit, Delete, Find, Config, Help
> Number Attachments = 0
> Suppress default = 2
> Entries per page = 10
> 
> [Forum]
> ; general options
> Password file = /usr/local/elogdemo/logbooks/forum/passwd
> Admin user = stefan
> Self register = 2
> Theme = default
> Comment = Discussion forum about ELOG
> Data dir = /usr/local/elogdemo/logbooks/forum
> Display mode = threaded
> Start page = ?cmd=Search&mode=threaded
> Menu commands = Back, New, Edit, Reply, Find, Last day, Last 10, Admin, 
> Config, Logout, Help
> Find menu commands = New, Find, Last x, Admin, Config, Logout, Help
> Guest menu commands = Back, Find, Login, Help
> Guest find menu commands = Find, Login, Help
> Number Attachments = 1
> Message comment = <img src=icons/icon6.gif> Please enter only serious 
> messages here, for testing use the <b>Linux</b> Logbook:
> Filtered browsing = 0
> Entries per page = 8
> Reverse sort = 1
> Restrict edit = 1
> 
> ; Attributes
> Attributes = Icon, Author, Author Email, Category, Subject
> IOptions Icon = icon1.gif, icon2.gif, icon3.gif, icon4.gif, icon5.gif, 
> Options Category = Info, Bug report, Bug fix, Question, Request, Comment, 
> Other
> icon6.gif, icon7.gif, icon8.gif, icon12.gif, icon13.gif, icon14.gif
> Required Attributes = Author, Author Email, Subject, Icon
> Subst on reply subject = Re: $subject
> Thread display = $subject, posted by $author on $Entry date
> Thread icon = Icon
> Remove on reply = Author, Author Email
> Date format = %B %d, %Y
> Preset Author = $long_name
> Preset Author Email = $user_email
> Locked Attributes = Author
> 
> ; Email notification
> Email message body = 1
> Display Email recipients = 0

> > When logging in with a username and password; then trying to logout or 
> > change password one gets the following message:
> > 
> > Error: Parameter value too big. Please increase VALUE_SIZE and recompile 
> > elogd ; Please use your browser's back button to go back 
> > 
> > (up to now I have not yet tried to recompile - may be it works then)
> 
> That's strange. This error should only occur if someone uses a user name or 
> password with more than 256 characters, which I hope is not the case. Have 
> you tried changing your password etc. in this forum? It also runs 2.1.0 on 
> Linux.
> 
> I made a version under 
> 
> http://midas/cgi-bin/cvsweb/~checkout~/elog/elogd.c?rev=2.67&content-
> type=text/plain
> 
> which has improved error output for this problem, maybe this helps.

Hi, 

changed the VALUE_SIZE from 256 to 512. That seems to fix the problem.

Regards,

Stefan

in Unix:
i fixed the problem by defining a password file entry like 'user1::::'. 
then i defined 'admin user = user1' in elogd.cfg.
then i connected with login name 'user1' and created new user (as admin).

in Windows2000:
if i do this steps and i save the new user, it fails. the server service 
crash down.



> i work on Windows2000
> 
> part of my elog.cfg:
> 
>     Passwort file = c:\elog\passwd.txt
>     Self register = 1
>     Guest user commands = config, admin, logout
> 
> file system:
> 
>     - i created an emty file with name passwd.txt
> 
> problem:
> 
>     - if i use the link "Register as new user" on login, it does not work.
>     - if i login as guest user and choose the menu config, it only 
>     display  the attributes Login_name, Full_name and Email.    
>     So i kann not create user.
> 
> what should i do ?
> what are my mistakes ?
> 
> Can you attache as sample password file ?

Ok I got the password file to finally work.  Once I created a blank 
passwd.txt I get the self register page to appear and create the account.  

Next problem.  Once I'm logged in, and I click logoout, I get an error 
saying 
the logout command now allowed ???  Same holds true for the config option 
while logged in.  


> I too am having problems getting the self register to work.   Can you 
> attach a sample password file??   When I click the New user, nothing 
> happens.  I do not get the screen that shows on this demo site.