Demo Themes/Products vs MySQL Database

[KenSTJ]

Hello All - Just Getting Started with PS....

 

When I installed PS I had to create an SQL database. The installation package installed a demo working site. My question is: Are all the demo products that were installed during the initial installation in the MySQL DB that I established or are they somewhere else? I am tempted to use the demo site as my starting point by deleting its products and just adding mine as I think the demo theme and layout is just fine for my purposes. I just am not sure if I would be working in the database I established (with its login, password, DB Name) or not.

 

Maybe someone could explain this for me before I get too far down the wrong (or right) path. Thanks in advance!

[PhiLho]

Note that you can do an install without the demo, you still get the default theme.

But since the demo data isn't big, deleting it manually isn't a problem either.

 

Most of the demo data is indeed in the database itself. But the images end in the img folder of the installation, in various sub-folders.

If things are done correctly, I suppose these images are deleted when you delete the corresponding item.

[KenSTJ]

Thanks PhiLho, that's pretty much what I thought. I am by no means an SQL expert but I did manage to figure out MySQL Admin. I saw products listed there before I added any so I knew they were from the demo. I have sent for the manual but, if you know, how would I go about removing the demo? I was watching for an option to not install it & use the "simple" install but I guess I missed the option. If this is involved, please point me to the right place and I'll go read about it. Thanks again!

[PhiLho]

I don't know if there is a shortcut for removing the demo.

When I import the data from another shop via the CSV import, there is a check box allowing to erase existing data.

Otherwise, I fear you have to manually delete categories, manufacturers, products, etc.

Or just re-install PS if you haven't done much on the current install.

[KenSTJ]

Thanks again for the reply. I have been working through that step. I have sent for the PS User Guide from Lulu so that should help. I do like the centerpiece of the demo page which is the animated display of featured products. I am trying to figure out which module or setting is doing that so I can keep it in place. Hopefully the Guide will tell me.