I installed the current TYPO3 v8 LTS (8.7.9) and want to download and install the extension_builder extension on it, but it seems the latest version is for TYPO3 7.6. Is there a version of extension_builder that can be somehow manually downloaded that supports TYPO3 8.7.9? I remember there were versions beyond that specific one for TYPO3 7.6 available but needed to be manually downloaded. Where can i find those?
It seems that all is missing is a release to the TER. So there are currently 2 ways to get the version for 8.7
Use composer composer require friendsoftypo3/extension-builder
Download it from https://github.com/FriendsOfTYPO3/extension_builder/tree/8.7 and upload it as directory extension_builder to typo3conf/ext. You can't use the downloaded zip file in upload of EM.
TYPO3 v8 compatible version of extension_builder is now also available in the Extension Repository.
If you are in the very beginning, you can try to install typo3 by Helmut Hummels pre configured composer installation. On this installation you have to add the version in composer file.
"name": "friendsoftypo3/extension-builder",
"version": "dev-master",
"source": {
"type": "git",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfTYPO3/extension_builder.git",
"reference": "4.........."
},
extension_builder is now compat with each major version of Typo3.
You can download the extension for Typo3 8.7 here : https://extensions.typo3.org/extension/extension_builder
TER is the Typo3 Extension Repository. You can search and download extensions for Typo3 CMS.
The link I provided redirect you to the page details of the extension you are looking for. On that page, your get the version details with typo3 version compatibility. Find yours, and download the extension.
OR if you are in composer mode, do it using composer and the command provided on the page : composer req friendsoftypo3/extension-builder
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I have recently updated the news extension for my Typo3 installation. Now, if I click on the button "News Administration" on the left panel and then on the folder with my news, I get an error:
Button "TYPO3\CMS\Backend\Template\Components\Buttons\LinkButton" is not valid
The provided link shows it's the TYPO3 exception 1441706370.
I am running an old Typo3 version (7.6.19.) which I wanted to update. But I thought it'd be wise to first update all extensions before updating Typo3 (and PHP and MySQL..).
PHP 7.4.33
MySQL 5.7.38
What is now the smartest way to go on? I want to ensure that my system will run later with the newest versions without any data loss on the way.
I checked the documentation and the changelog of the news extension. But I did not find a hint on what to do yet.
if you planned to upgrade to the latest version greater than 7.x then you better ignore this. just focus on upgrade wizards that you don't miss any upgrade wizard provided by some extensions to upgrade from one version of TYPO3 to another version.
I want to update my TYPO3 8.7.8 to the v8 LTS, but i can't seem to find any way to do this via the Backend. Do i need to manually install the new version as a fresh installation?
You don't need to add TYPO3 Source manually if you have create symlinks in your typo3 installation and already running with TYPO3 Version 8.7.x.
If your TYPO3 Version running in 6.2.x Then First you need to upgrade TYPO3 Version 7.6 and after TYPO3 8.7. You can't upgrading Directly version 8.7 if your systems is running in 6.2.x.
Just you need to follow below steps.
Login TYPO3 BE and Go To Install Tool.
In Important actions you see the Check for core updates button. click on this, Here you can find latest TYPO3 version.
After download latest TYPO3 Version. Click on Compare current database with specification and update typo3 core Database.
After compare DB Go to Upgrade Wizard and perform all required steps.
Note: When performs all above steps first you need to take a backup of your database. So, in case of any problems then you can restore old DB.
Follow the upgrade guide in the docs
https://docs.typo3.org/typo3cms/InstallationGuide/Upgrade/Index.html
What are the steps to downgrade a typo3 site and is this even possible?
I cannot get a few plugins to work on my 7.4 typo site so I decided to downgrade but I cannot find anything about it on typo forums or in the documentation. Are there any steps I can follow if this is possible.
Before upgrading your website you should always backup your data and avoid downgrading at any time.
Compatibility mode for TYPO3 6.x
The system extension compatibility6 is shipped with TYPO3 7, have you tried installing this extension already?
See also: Retaining compatibility to TYPO3 CMS 6
Downgrading from 7.x back to 6.2
There is no such thing as a documentation with downgrade instructions. But if you have no other option than you can try the following:
Before running TYPO3 again:
Backup your data
Remove the TYPO3 7 core as well the composer.json (and /vendor/ directory), .htaccess and index.php file from your website.
Remove the content of /typo3temp/, /fileadmin/_processed/ and /fileadmin/_temp_/.
uninstall all TYPO3 7 related (system) extensions by setting the state to inactive in the /typo3conf/PackagesStates.php file.
Uninstall or downgrade all extensions which are only compatible with TYPO3 7.x.
Set manual the ['SYS']['compat_version'] in /typo3conf/LocalConfiguration.php to '6.0' (we let TYPO3 think that we are uograding from 6.0. Please note that TYPO3 7 doesn't have this option anymore and you need to create it yourself.
Remove all array items from the array ['INSTALL']['wizardDone'] in /typo3conf/PackagesStates.php.
Set manual options such as ['FE']['activateContentAdapter'] back if needed.
Put the TYPO3 6.2 core back in it's place.
Now you're allowed to run TYPO3 again:
Log in on the install tool by accessing /typo3/install/.
Run the database compare but please don't remove fields or tables that belongs to extensions which you have temporary disabled for downgrading purposes.
Clear all caches from the install tool.
Run al steps from the upgrade wizard.
Reactivate disabled extensions (manually).
Check if the ['SYS']['compat_version'] is set to '6.2'.
Test your TYPO3 instance as good as you can.
Arek van Schaijk solution worked to downgrade 8.7 to 7.6. But a couple of additional changes might require.
in the file
typo3/sysext/core/Configuration/DefaultConfiguration.php
change fileCreateMask from 0664 to 0660
change folderCreateMask from 2775 to 2770
Symbolic links can be rectified with this solution.
I am a new player in Typo3 and I have an issue with backward compatibility.
I was developing my personal extension using typo3 version 6.1 platform, and pack it into .zip file. This is possible since Typo3 version 6.1 can accept both .zip and .t3x files when it comes to uploading extensions using Extension Manager. There are no methods to download my extension into .t3x format.
The thing is, now I am working on different site using Typo3 version 4.5, and I would love to use my extension again. Since there are no method whatsoever in Extension Manager to upload .zip extensions, the only option for me is then to convert .zip to .t3x format.
Is there any possible ways for me to do this? Or am I missing some documentations about different work around?
Two things:
you don't need to compress your ext into any archive/ext file, just copy whole folder with your extension from typo3conf/ext/ to identical location in other TYPO3 page and it will behave like it was imported via Extension Manager (don't forget to install it a the end)
I really doubt if your ext written for TYPO3 ver. 6.x will work in
4.x at all...
I have a Typo3 4.2.6 Version running.
To which version should I upgrade? (Can I upragde to 6.x?)
How should I do the upgrade?
You should upgrade to 4.5 in an first step. The Version 4.5 is a LTS (Long Term Support) Version, the end of maintenance is in 3/2015 (see https://typo3.org/download/). I would not recommend to update to 6.0 now. Many extensions are not yet compatible and they changed a lot. At least the end of maintenence is the same as with 4.5.
I would suggest it to be upgraded to the latest version of typo3 4.7. Upgrading the site to typo3 6.x won't be a good choice as there's exists lot of open issues in typo3 forums regarding the upgrade to typo3 6.x. Most of the extensions in typo3 4.x won't work smoothly in typo3 6.x. So I suggest an upgrade to the lastest version typo3 4.7.
For typo3 4.6 onwards need PHP 5.3 otherwise you can upgrade to 4.5.x.
How to upgrade typo3?
Check this link: https://sankartypo3.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/how-to-upgrade-typo3-version/
I've once successfully upgraded typo3 4.2 to 4.7 in a step by step way (4.2 to 4.4, 4.4 to 4.5 and 4.5 to 4.7). The issues after typo3 upgrade were solved using methods mentioned under "Some simple ways to find out the errors/issues after upgrading typo3!" in the above link.
Migration
STEP FOR UPGRADING TO 6.2
1)take a backup of old site (Dont forget to take backup of Database)
2)check if any extension installed globally make it local means (remove extension from /typo3/ext/ and install from TYPO3 TER which stored in folder /typo3conf/ext/ )
3)upload folder "typo3" of newly downloaded TYPO3 version
4)create folder "typo3_src" in root
5)remove "t3lib" folder
6)upload index.php from root folder
7)go to typo3 BE, go to install tool
8)click on "System environment" and check if there is no error. if error exists solve the error.
9)click on "Folder structure" and try to solve as much error as you can.
10)click on "Upgrade Wizard"
11)perform all update wizard Section like
"Migrate all file relations from tt_content.image and pages.media"
"Migrate all file links of RTE-enabled fields to FAL" etc...
12)click on Link "Go to Database Analyzer" at the end of "Upgrade Wizard" page.
or
click on "Important actions"
13)Go to "Database analyzer" section and click on "Compare current database with specification"
14)perform execution in section "Database analyzer"
15)Click on "All configuration" and Go to "$TYPO3_CONF_VARS['SYS']" and change the value of "[SYS][compat_version]" to 6.2
16) perform "Clear all cache" from "Important actions"
I upgraded from TYPO3 4.1 to 6.1 using this procedure:
Export all the content to .t3d. (If too large, make it in chunks)
install 6.1 and all your plugins. (This ensures the DB has all needed tables).
Copy the old fileadmin/ content into the 6.x fileadmin/
Import .t3d
Fix plugins problems, i.e. deprecated functions etc.
It is wise to try it first in your Windows local machine.