Static Page Caching :: Installation
Instructions
After downloading the latest version of the module, unzip the download file and follow these instructions...1. Install or Update FT Expansion
Static Page Caching requires that you use the FT Expansion software with ExpressionEngine. It will be included with your download in a separate folder.
a. Install
NOTE: Only follow these instructions if you have NOT installed the FT Expansion before.
- Replace the index.php at the base of your site (same directory as path.php) with the one included within FT Expansion.
- Replace the index.php in your ./system/ folder with the one included within the 'system' folder of FT Expansion.
- Copy the 'fiery_tea' directory into your ./system/ folder.
- Copy the 'third_party' directory into your ./system/ folder.
b. Update
- In the FT Expansion folder, copy the 'fiery_tea' directory into your installation's ./system/ directory.
2. Module Files
- Copy the directory named 'static_page_caching' into your ./system/third_party/modules/ folder.
3. Directories and Permissions
- At the root of each of your Sites make a directory called 'static_page_caching'
- Set the permissions of that 'static_page_caching' directory to writable, typically 777 on Unix servers (Note: EngineHosting clients can skip this step)
- If one does not exist already, at the root of each of your Sites make a file called '.htaccess'
- Set the permissions of that '.htaccess' file to writable, typically 666 on Unix servers (Note: EngineHosting clients can skip this step)
- NOTE: If you are using the Exclude method for removing index.php in your .htaccess file, you will need to add 'static_page_caching' to your list.
4. Installing the Add-On
- Go to the Modules tab in the ExpressionEngine Control Panel, find "Static Page Caching" in the list, and click "Install"
5. Configuring
- Go to the Modules table in the ExpressionEngine Control Panel and click the link for "Static Page Caching"
- Click the "Preferences" tab in the module's control panel.
- Fill out the Preferences for each Site that you intend to use with Static Page Caching.
- For the .htaccess path, make sure to include the '.htaccess' on the end.
- NOTE: If you need assistance figuring out the absolute server path to your cache folder or .htaccess file, the 'SCRIPT_FILENAME' value found in the Admin -> PHP Info area can be extremely helpful as it will show the server path to your control panel folder.
6. Troubleshooting and Support
Support and Troubleshooting are provided via our development partner, Solspace, Inc. Please visit their support forums for any assistance: http://solspace.com/forums/.