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bob1982728
09-14-06, 01:39 PM
I work on two different MIVA 4.++ sites. One has .mv files, the other .mvc. Why the difference?
leslienord
09-14-06, 01:45 PM
One is compiled (mvc) and the other is uncompiled (mv). You can find out the version from with in the admin main screen.
bob1982728
09-14-06, 01:57 PM
Is it normal for an installation to use compiled MIVA for effeciency? Or is it always done at run time?
bob1982728
09-14-06, 02:28 PM
Followup question: My host is telling me that version 4.23 only comes as compiled code, not source code. Is this true or did they just install it that way?
Vic - WolfPaw Computers
09-14-06, 06:05 PM
4.13 was the last version of Uncompiled, Empresa v3.9705 was the last engine that executed uncompiled code.

From v4.14 on, MIVA moved to a compiled version of code, which did NOT include any source code. Empresa 4.0 and later execute the compiled code quicker, which reduces the overhead on the server.

You're host is correct, v4.23 does not come with any source code. You can however, purchase the Limited Source Kit from MIVA Small Business, for either v4 or v5.

Also, versions of MIVA Merchant v4.13 and earlier are end of life, and MIVA no longer offers support for these versions - nor are many developers supporting or continuing to develop or add features to modules for v4.13 and earlier.

v4.24 is the last version of MIVA Merchant in the 4.x series.
bob1982728
09-14-06, 07:40 PM
If I did purchase the source kit, would I receive a compiler with it to integrate into a 4.23 installation ?
Vic - WolfPaw Computers
09-14-06, 07:54 PM
The Compiler is free and available through smallbusiness.miva.com.

The limited source kit (http://tinyurl.com/gnzlp) is rather pricey at $695. Word of caution, using the limited source kit source mv files, editing them, and using a modified look & feel will replace your OpenUI look & feel.

You do not however, need the limited source kit to create your own MIVAScript modules to work with v4.23 - just the compiler to compile your code into an .mvc
bob1982728
09-14-06, 08:48 PM
Thanks... most of my issues are with mmui.mv(c) and the "extra" HTML it throws in - blobkquotes, breaks, and &nbsp spaces, play havoc with page appearance.
Vic - WolfPaw Computers
09-14-06, 08:50 PM
Just be sure if you edit, to comment the source well so you can re-edit next time you upgrade.

Another downside to editing the source code...