Running the CGI Script (shop.pl)
Only set this up when the rest of the store is up and running.
The most difficult part of the set-up is the installation of the CGI script that runs on your server.
If you click on Setup 2 of the Setup program, you will see a box entitled
URL of the shop.pl file
near the bottom of the screen.
It should contain a value something like the following.
http://put-your-own-URL-in-here/cgi-bin/shop.pl
The CGI (Common Gateway Interface) script "shop.pl" is usually placed in a cgi-bin or scripts directory. Some servers may require this to be placed in a differently named directory, so check with your user support.
To test if the shop.pl file is working correctly.
Type http://put-your-own-URL-in-here/cgi-bin/shop.pl as the URL in your browser.
The page should be similar to http://www.online-store.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop.pl
For Unix and NT Servers
Check if the folder you are using is allowed to run Perl programs.
If in doubt, check with the your web site provider.
Unix Servers using FTP Only
1) You need to upload the "shop.pl" file in text mode. If you upload it in binary, it will not work. If you have used text mode the size of the shop.pl file on the server should be slightly smaller than the shop.pl file on the your hard drive. Class, gif and jpg files should be uploaded in binary mode and there should be no change in size.
2) Its file permissions should be rwx r-x r-x
Private read,write,execute
Group read and execute
Public read and execute
You can change these permissions using an FTP program
The ftp program on setup page 5 will automatically upload the files in the correct mode and set the correct file permissions.
3) Also check you have used the correct location for Perl, it can vary from server to server.
To change the location of perl in the shop.pl file do the following.
Click on the "Setup 2" button of the Setup Program.
In the box entitled location of Perl type the location of Perl.
common values are
/usr/bin/perl
/usr/lib/perl
/bin/perl
consult the user support of your web hosting company if you are unsure of the correct location.
NT Servers Only
Normally, you do not set the position of Perl. Also you do not have to set any file permissions.
All Servers
Sometimes you need to rename the shop.pl to shop.cgi or shop.pl5
FrontPage Users
The files
shop.pl
should placed in your cgi-bin folder or directory
Make sure the properties of the folder that contains the "cgi-script.pl" file, are changed to allow scripts to be run. Click on "Edit" and "Properties" in FrontPage Explorer.