Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

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How do I setup Fat Free CRM in production mode?

Run the following from the command prompt:

$ RAILS_ENV=production && rake crm:setup

How do I run Fat Free CRM in production mode?

When using Mongrel web server launch it using the following command:

$ ruby script/server -e production

or for Rails 3.0+

$ rails server -e production

When running with Apache web server and Phusion Passenger (also know as mod_rails) set RailsEnv production in httpd.conf file. See Passenger User’s Guide for more details.

How do I change tab title, such as “Accounts” to “Affiliates”?

Edit config/settings.yml configuration file, then run:

$ rake crm:settings:load

How do I successfully upgrade without losing all the data that I’ve created?

First off, make backup copy of your database:

$ mysqldump -u username -p -d fat_free_crm_production > fat_free_crm_production.sql

Run migrations to bring database up to date:

$ rake db:migrate

Review config/settings.yml configuration file, then load the latest settings:

$ rake crm:settings:load