Yes, as long as you're a single store. But if multi-store you will have to "Manage companies" and set the proper storefront url to match the new location of your test copy. Remember to copy the DB too.
I use a common naming method that helps keep my head straight when referencing multiple sties. I.e. I do the test site as a subdomain (devx.example.com). I then name the DB example_cscart_devx and use the same DB user/pass as the production site.
So config.local.php has
http_host=devx.example.com
https_host=devx.example.com
db_name=example_cscart_devx
Note that if you have ssl enabled things can get more complicated. I.e. unless you have a wildcard certificate, most hosting will redirect you to the site that the certificate is for. So you may have to edit the test db and do the following queries and modifications.
Search in table cscart_settings_objects for name='secure%'. You should get two entries. Change the 'secure_admin' value to 'N' and the 'secure_storefront' value to 'none'.
Then search for 'keep_https' and make sure the value='N'
Review your .htaccess for any poorly written redirects that might affect your site.
No wish to offend but did anyone read the second part of my post ?
So...before I start...is it possible to export all data and images ( perhaps I should have stated 'manually' )
from 4.3.3 and import them into 4.3.9 ??
This one is from Ivan regarding 4.3.3 > 4.3.9 manual transfer of data and images.
I'd say that manual upgrades (without Store Import and Upgrade Center) are inadvisable in most cases, because it takes a qualified specialist or developer to predict the consequences and make the necessary adjustments.For example, if the database or folder structure changes between versions, Store Import will take these changes into account. If you upgrade manually, you'd have to make the necessary adjustments yourself.
I am hoping that this is a general comment and that 4.3.3 > 4.3.9 may not be loaded with dire consequences.
I am hoping that this is a general comment and that 4.3.3 > 4.3.9 may not be loaded with dire consequences.
Yes, it is a general comment. Basically, I meant that if you upgrade, you should always check if everything works fine afterwards. Since that applies to Upgrade Center and Store Import upgrades, it applies to manual upgrades even more.
So, if you decide to export your data and images from an old version and then import them to a new one, please consider this:
Any upgrade, development, store_import, or any other significant modification to your store should be done on a test copy first and then have those changes verified before applying the exact same process to your production site.
Having another go. 4.3.9 installed in separate folder at root.
Just checking which version store import to 'try' to use and noticed...
The add-on can import data from:
CS-Cart Professional 2.2.4 - 3.0.6
CS-Cart Ultimate 3.0.1 - 4.3.8
My original version was 3.0.6 'Professional' not Ultimate
which was upgraded ( by someone else ) to 4.3.3
Don't know if my current 4.3.3 is Professional or Ultimate
www.mydomain.com/?version just says 4.3.3
Why am I NOT using the Upgrade method ?
Because my current cart became dysfunctional after my host restored
the whole site following an accidental deletion of a major category.
Little things like database backup/restore taking forever to load while
it took only seconds before and the Licensing Mode option missing
from the settings drop down plus a 'crawling' pace now.
I think the host's restoring was responsible. Oh well.
My original version was 3.0.6 'Professional' not Ultimate which was upgraded ( by someone else ) to 4.3.3 Don't know if my current 4.3.3 is Professional or Ultimate www.mydomain.com/?version just says 4.3.3
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. In 4.3.x it's just CS-Cart without any editions, so everyone has access to the same functionality. The description should actually look like this:
The add-on can import data from:
CS-Cart Professional 2.2.4 - 3.0.6
CS-Cart Ultimate 3.0.1 - 3.0.6
CS-Cart 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x
CS-Cart 4.3.x older than the version to which you import the data
either create some /dev433/ directory on you server, ask support for 433 install (or maybe you got it), install it under /dev433/
Now backup your live store database and restore in in /dev433/ or in localhost XAMPP server.
Now run update with absolutely not edited or modified store. Surly you will get to few problems while upgrade but all problems are discussed how to pass them.
Having another go. 4.3.9 installed in separate folder at root.
Just checking which version store import to 'try' to use and noticed...
The add-on can import data from:
CS-Cart Professional 2.2.4 - 3.0.6
CS-Cart Ultimate 3.0.1 - 4.3.8
My original version was 3.0.6 'Professional' not Ultimate
which was upgraded ( by someone else ) to 4.3.3
Don't know if my current 4.3.3 is Professional or Ultimate
www.mydomain.com/?version just says 4.3.3
Why am I NOT using the Upgrade method ?
Because my current cart became dysfunctional after my host restored
the whole site following an accidental deletion of a major category.
Little things like database backup/restore taking forever to load while
it took only seconds before and the Licensing Mode option missing
from the settings drop down plus a 'crawling' pace now.
I think the host's restoring was responsible. Oh well.
Sure you can use store import too, but since you are on shared hosting I do not think this will work for you. As from my experience importing images, cloning and upgading store via store import requires really powerful server and being able adjust timeout setting and more that cannot be done on shared hosting..
Moving images takes rather long time (if it is store import), also result is not really predictable. To run upgrade faster I had renamed images dir to images_old and made new empty images dir..
"To run upgrade faster I had renamed images dir to images_old and made new empty images dir."
Might give that a whirl. Better than just sitting here watching nothing happen.
Best laid plans...lol
Just spotted this in all the Store Import logs.
2016-11-28 09:43:22: PHP error occured in /home/jameshou/public_html/new439/app/addons/store_import/Tygh/StoreImport/Ult/F434T435.php at line 234: Undefined index: data
2016-11-28 09:43:22: PHP error occured in /home/jameshou/public_html/new439/app/addons/store_import/Tygh/StoreImport/Ult/F434T435.php at line 384: Undefined index: data
2016-11-28 09:43:22: PHP error occured in /home/jameshou/public_html/new439/app/addons/store_import/Tygh/StoreImport/Ult/F434T435.php at line 384: Undefined index: data
Might have to strip it out, install a fresh copy and get a quote.