8. Database compatibility test

TestDataCompatibilityDialog

In order to find out whether Store Manager will work with your store shopping cart you can run the databases compatibility testing . Go to the Tools section and click on 'Database Compatibility Test' option.

Database compatibility test button

The database will be compared with the standard osCommerce base and result of verification displays in the dialog window. You can check the critical errors and warnings.

This testing is useful also when you would like to install the some third-party solutions in your software but are not sure whether these solutions will be work.

If you go to Settings tab and select Preferences section of the Store Manager you will be able in the Advanced Database Settings area check the appropriate field - namely 'Run database compatibility test on startup' - and this

process will be performed automatically each time you start the software.

Advanced settings

If you get errors, please check the database fields to fix them, provided that you know how to do this.

Testing with errors

If you do not receive any errors - you can press 'Close' button to exit the dialog window and continue your work in the Store Manager.

Testing without errors