This module was created by Rick Broker. The latest version of the module may be available at Source Forge
The Pack Master Web module works with Xoops version 2.07. I built this module because the Cub Scout Pack that my son is a member of uses Pack Master Software from Troopmaster Software, Inc. Pack Master allows a Cub Scout Pack to track the advancement of the Cub Scouts and the adult leaders. It also creates some interesting reports. Pack Master is a Windows program an while there are add-ons to allow for sharing of the data files. I started making a web site for our pack. I used Xoops to setup the web site. As the pack leadership discussed what we wanted on the site, we decided that it would be nice if the boys and their parents could verify that we have recorded their progress towards their ranks. Pack Master Web was born. The initial plan was to allow us to upload CSV (Comma Separated Variable) files exported from Pack Master into the Pack Master Web module. Later development may include data entry so the whole process can be done on our web site.
bob was developed using the following versions.
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Software |
Version |
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Xoops |
2.0.7.3 |
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PHP |
4.3.10 |
Your results will probably be best if you are using similar version numbers. Please report any version issues, so they can be corrected.
Hey this is the first release, so just install it.
Pack Master Web is installed just like any other xoops module.
Unzip the PackMasterWeb-X.XX.zip file into your modules directory.
Go to the xoops admin/system admin/modules page (hitting refresh if necessary), and click on the install icon for PackMasterWeb.
You are now ready to configure PackMasterWeb.
Pack Master Web has a number of settings that control the display and operation of the Pack Master Web.
Uploading Pack Master data to Pack Master Web
First Uploading the Scout Data
In Pack Master Export the scout data.
In the Pack Master Web Admin section goto the Upload area under upload scout data
Select the CSV file that you just exported from Pack Master
Click on the upload button
Next Upload the Advancement Data
In Pack Master export the Scout Advancement data
In the Pack Master Web Admin section goto the Upload area under the upload advancement data
Select the CSV file that you just exported from Pack Master
Click on the upload button
Next Upload the Academic and Sports Advancement
In Pack Master export the Academic or Sports Advancements
In the Pack Master Web Admin section goto the Upload area under the upload Academic and Sports Advancements.
Select CSV file that you just exported from Pack Master
Click on the upload button
This section is general information about xoops and blocks, it is not specific to PackMasterWeb
To control block placement and visibility in xoops, go to /admin.php, and select "System Admin", and then select blocks. Check the blocks you want to be visible, and their positions
One of the more common questions asked in xoops is "Why can't people see my blocks?". The answer is you need to enable block visibility for anonymous users, if you want casual visitors to your site to see this module. This can be done under xoops administration/groups/anonymous users. Check next to every block you want visitors who have not signed in.
You need to do this for module access, and block access, but NOT for administration.
The block titles are displayed at the top of the block. By default, xoops sets the block title to be the same as the block name. Go to System Administration/blocks and click on "Edit" next to the block whose title you want to change.
PackMasterWeb currently does not have any special blocks.