Dreamweaver - Can't connect to database

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Can't connect to database

tlfeet

2005-07-31, 7:37 pm

Hi,

I am trying to use DW 6.1 to modify/dev a PHP mysql website.
In attempting to set up the site in DW trying to connect to database.

When I click on the Test button, I get "An Unidentifed [sic] error as occurred"
Of course if I ignore and attempt to proceed, e.g. by creating a record insert
form or such, also get the error messge.

So, seriously how do I connect to the database?

SnakEyez

2005-07-31, 7:37 pm

Check with your hosting providers. There are some that do not allow remote mysql connections. Contact them for more information.

tlfeet

2005-07-31, 7:37 pm

Hi again SnakEyez,

Should have been clearer.

I am connecting to my Mac Mac OS X 10.4.2 running mysql 4.1.13, so there is no
remote host to connect to.

In addition, I can connect to the db using other programs.

And again, it is local, on my computer.

Thanks.

tlfeet

2005-08-03, 4:20 am

I tried te suggestions here:
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/k...cfm?id=tn_16515

No luck (typed in a big long response, more details & MM timedout my session -
and it all got lost)

DW 6.1
Mac OS X 10.4.2
PHP 5.0.4
MySQL 4.1.13
Apache: 1.3.33 (Darwin)

Site is set up to edit & test locally (no remote involved)
The site works, that is pages load/run, db accessed, etc., it is just with
this connection to db, can't use any of the coding, design, editing features -
which makes coding harder.

Anybody have a clue how to get this running.

PS: When I say I tried the suggestions on the link, I have tried them several
times, various ways etc.
Only thing I have not done is turn on error logs in PHP, anybody know how?

Thanks