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Known Issues in AbleCommerce 7.0 RC1

Version: RC1 (build 8272)

Applies To: AbleCommerce 7.0 RC1 only

Date:  11/21/07

NOTE: A new version is available and will correct the issues shown here.  
 Go to Upgrading 7.x Asp.Net for more information.

 

DETAILS

The table below represents notable issues that have been identified after build 8272 was released.  As new issues arise, a patch or code change will be available  to correct the issue.  You can review the Brief Description for each issue to find the applicable fix.  For minor issues, a separate patch will not be available, instead, they will be corrected in the next release.  

All customers running version 7.0, beta and later, will automatically receive maintenance updates to the final version of 7.0.   

IMPORTANT:  Supported patches are below. However, they are intended to correct only the problem that is described. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next maintenance release.

 

 

Legend

  • Build # = Use this number to verify the issue is in your build.  Go to Help > About to find your build.

  • Severity = This describes the impact of the bug, or it may be a product enhancement.

  • Component = The area of AbleCommerce that was affected by the issue.

  • Brief Description = The title of the Bug Report as entered by the user.  

Known Issues in RC1 (build 8272)

Build

Severity

Component

Brief Description

n/a

n/a

n/a

ISSUE:  

You may receive an unexpected error in the application.  Under certain circumstances, the application needs to re-compile or an error will occur.  

CONDITIONS:

  • The Web application uses a master page, a user control, or pages that reference each other

  • The master page, the user control, or the pages are batch compiled into a single assembly

  • One of the batched dependencies is changed and causes a recompilation

  • A dynamic call to load a reference is made, such as a call to the LoadControl method

SYMPTOM:

An error message similar to the following:

Unable to cast object of type 'ASP.type' to type 'ASP.type'

or

Could not load file or assembly 'App_Web_xxxxxxxx, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

TO FIX:

Download the hotfix from Microsoft:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/915782/en-us
 

8272

normal

Store Templates

ISSUE:  

Paging on search.aspx, "Product finder" not working correctly

SYMPTOM:

The search criteria is lost after user clicks through to the second page.

TO FIX:

Download the patch located here:

https://www.ablecommerce.com/patches/Search__pagination.zip

8272

normal

Installation

ISSUE:  

connection string info is encrypted in the file ..\App_Data\database.config

SYMPTOM:

If you attempt to move an installation or connect to a different AbleCommerce database, the database.config string is encrypted.  

TO FIX:

Until a proper fix can be released, here is how to modify the database.config file so you can enter your new database information.

  1. Make a backup copy of ~\App_Data\database.config

  2. Take a copy of the following code:

<connectionStrings>
<add name="AbleCommerce" connectionString="Server=yourserver;
Database=yourDB;Uid=youruser;Pwd=yourPW;"
ProviderName="System.Data.SqlClient" />
</connectionStrings>

  1. Paste it into your database.config file.

  2. Modify the connection string to have the correct new server, database name, username, and password information.
    (remove any unneeded breaks)

  3. Save the updated database.config file.

8272

blocker

Admin UI

ISSUE:  

UPS and FedEx Registrations from Canada won't validate addresses

SYMPTOM:

When you register with UPS online tools or FedEx, and enter an address in Canada, it will send back a validation error.  It may be something like, "You must enter a valid postal code without any spaces or punctuation."

TO FIX:

Download the patch located here:

https://www.ablecommerce.com/patches/ship_reg_canada.zip

8272

normal

Store Templates

ISSUE:  

A single product attached to multiple categories has repeated display using various scriptlets.

SYMPTOM:

An issue exists where a product is displayed multiple times in searches when it is attached to more than one category.  

TO FIX:

Download the patch located here:

https://www.ablecommerce.com/patches/CommerceBuilder_build8452.zip