Having trouble, need some help. Please!

Hello people,

Unfortunately I'm being the one having trouble installing this nice piece of work on my Joomla! Website. Most of the time i'll come up with an solution myself, however this time there isn't a solution left I can try nor that I know of.. So it's time asking the professionals around this forum...

For some reason, while trying to install the forum there appears to be a error within my Joomla! Directory which is the following error:

JFolder::files: Path does not point to a valid folder or the folder has been deleted.
JFolder::folder: Path does not point to a valid folder or the folder has been deleted.
JFolder::files: Path does not point to a valid folder or the folder has been deleted.
Error! Could not find a Joomla! XML setup file in the package.

I understand what the error means, but I need solutions here. Every possible solution that I know of are somewhat called 'failed'.

I hope someone of you know what to do now,

Kindly regards,
Synx.

[EDIT: I'm using Joomla! V 1.5.22 & the latest Ninjaboard version by the way]

27 May 11

Hi Synx1,

Do tell us more about your environment... php version, web server software, etc.

27 May 11

PHP Version: PHP Version 5.2.6-1+lenny8

Linux vs4257 2.6.32-bpo.5-vserver-amd64 #1 SMP Mon Jan 17 20:52:52 UTC 2011 x86_64

All information you will probably need: here..

Thanks.

28 May 11

Bump..

Any possible solution anyone?

30 May 11

I suppose that means a '' I don't know either '' as my only current answer? =(

30 May 11

Sorry Synx, no help here.

It's a server issue that is unique to your environment.

30 May 11

I had this this same problem recently. In my case I had lazy backup plugin from akeeba installed, I had so many backups that it used up all of my memory and I recieved the same error. Probably not your problem but that's what it was in my case.

30 May 11

Hi Synx1,

Your problem could be a permission issue.

Check if you've the FTP Settings (so called FTP Layer) enabled.
You can do this in the 'Global Configuration' under 'Server'.
Make sure you've a top level FTP account in use with the FTP layer.

Try to reinstall the Ninjaboard package again and see if the installation completes well.

If this isn't working then you've to set higher permissions (chmod) for folders and files manually.
This can be done by using Ninja Xplorer or any other FTP client like Filezilla.
Make sure you've set your Joomla folders to chmod 755 and files to 644.

In some rare cases it is necessary to reset the ownership of your folder and files.
This can only be done by using your server's file manager provided by your host.
You must have root access to do this action.

I've also noticed that your server is protected with the Suhosin patch.
- If - the installation went well then Ninjaboard won't run correctly.
You then will get a message after the installation completes that says you've the Suhosin patch installed...
(Ninjaboard is build on the Nooku Framework which needs to be added to the whitelist)

To deal with the Suhosin patch, please follow the steps written over here (if you haven't get the message after completion of the installation):

http://www.assembla.com/wiki/show/nooku-framework/Known_Issues

Let us know how it goes.
If you need further help, please do ask

Kind regards,
John.

03 Jun 11

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies, as for now i'm not being able to use my computer. So i'll have to delay fixing this issue. however, I'll look as soon as my computer works again into this post, and hopefully the above posted 'possible' solution will solve my problem. In any case, thanks for your time.

Much appriciated. ;)

I'll let you all know if it worked once i'm able to tryout this with my own PC.

Kindly regards,
Synxter.

11 Jun 12

How can I delete the default articles in Ninjaboard? Can I customize the image of each topic? Also can I restrict the characters of a particular post?

19 Jun 12

Hi maillawale,

Apologies for the delay!

Thanks for your interests. I will try to answer your questions.

How can I delete the default articles in Ninjaboard?

You can login as an Admin or Super Admin at the frontend and delete the desired posts by using the moderation toolbar which is only visible by admins (by default).

Can I customize the image of each topic?

Yes you can. Upload your custom images for topics to: /images/com_ninjaboard/topic/

Also can I restrict the characters of a particular post?

No, unfortunately this is not directly possible.

I hope this helps.

Kind regards,
John

20 Jun 12

Hi
This is Chirag Aneja .I ahve seem your modules and one modele I have installed mod_ninja_usersplash but after installation it is showing error Database Error or Community Builder not installed.plz send me the solution aneja.chirag@gmail.com

21 Jun 12

Hi Chirag Aneja,

Can you please re-post your question here by creating a new topic:

http://ninjaforge.com/forum/16-modules

This way we are able to keep track of your issue and provide the needed support.
Also, other users with the same issue are able to find the answer much easier if this is posted in the correct forum.

I will try to help you from there.

Thank you!

Kind regards,
John

21 Jun 12

Hello,
I tried adding picture from the back end but the way the picture shows. Also the front view of posting is viewable enough to see. See also in the print screen. The box for edit post, administrator is not wide enough and I also want to avoid members from editing or replying a post, instead the should create a new post. How do I set these and ensure everything is in order. Please help

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21 Jun 12

Hi maillawale,

For the first screenshot please refer to this FAQ:

http://ninjaforge.com/faq/ninjaboard/71-ive-a-free-siteground-template-and-ninjaboard-looks-out-of-proportions-what-can-i-do

For the second screenshot, if I understood you correctly, you may want to decrease the size of the custom image to 64px or 32px.

I hope this helps.
Let us know how it goes.

Kind regards,
John

10 Aug 12

Really helpful thread - thanks guys!

17 Oct 12

Hi, my website was going fine. But suddenly im getting this when i try to access to the forum:
Fatal Error: Call to a member function getDatabase() on a non-object in /var/www/vhosts/httpdocs/joomla2/administrator/components/com_ninjaboard/models/people.php on line 137

I get this too from the joomlaboard when i try to enter the ninja menus

What can i do?