phpBMS FAQ
Here you can find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about phpBMS. If you have a question not answered on this page, you can ask it on the MailingList or on the PhpbmsForum. See the PhpbmsSupport page for more options on getting support for phpbms.
- Management Summary
- Installing and Running phpBMS
- What license governs the use of phpBMS?
- What operating systems does phpBMS run on?
- What other dependencies are there for phpBMS?
- International Support
Management Summary
Where is the "bird's eye view" documentation?
This FAQ the quintessential bird's eye view document. After looking at this, you can get a good idea of what's going on by checking out the demo and visiting the latest talk in the PhpbmsForum.
Installing and Running phpBMS
What license governs the use of phpBMS?
phpBMS is released under an updated version of the BSD license.
What operating systems does phpBMS run on?
phpBMS will run on any OS (typically Windows or Linux) that is running a supported web server and version of PHP.
For a more precise list and additional details, refer to InstallingPhpbms#Requirements.
What other dependencies are there for phpBMS?
phpBMS depends on the following software: web server running php, and mySQL. All other files needed to run are distributed with the download of phpBMS.
Additionally, a modern web browser running Javascript is needed to access the application. phpBMS has been tested in both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, but looks its best in Firefox.
For a more precise list and additional details, refer to InstallingPhpbms#Requirements.
International Support
Does phpBMS support multiple languages?
No. We are doing some preliminary research as to the best method for suporting multiple languages. To find out more, or if you would like to contribute, see this forum thread.
Does phpBMS support multiple currency formats?
Yes. This functionality was added in changeset [192].
Does phpBMS support different date/phone formatting?
Yes. This functionality was added in changeset [191]. The programming functionality to handle multiple date and time formats is now in the system. If a specific format you need is not supported, you can either submit a request, or the php/javascript routines needed for proper conversion of the PhpbmsForum.
Does phpBMS support different phone formats?
The functionality for multiple phone number support has been implemented by [186]. If you would like to see a particular regional setting for the format, please submit the regular expression, along with a description either through the PhpbmsForum or though the http://www.kreotek.com contact form, and we will make sure it gets put in the next release.
My locale uses states/provinces with abbreviations more than two characters, how can I work around this?
As of changeset [178] character length was increased to 5 characters. If you feel like this is still not enough characters, and wish to contribute you can reopen and assign task #16 to yourself, and submit a patch with the necessary changes to extend the characters. Use [178] as a guide of what/where it needs to changed in order to support this.
