Virtuemart 2 RC 2 ready for download

Written by Max Milbers

Thursday, 07 July 2011 19:21

VirtueMart 2 Release Candidate 2 released,

A bit later then announced, we release today VirtueMart 2 RC2 (1.9.8). As easy to see on the statistics of http://www.ohloh.net/p/virtuemart, we reduced the codebase again. We redesigned all tables and use now the nooku conventions. We added more b2b capabilities. The RC2 should now also be hardened against SQL-Injection, XSS and code injection. VM2 is working with j1.6, but not designed for it, that means we do not activly use the new ACL features and simular.

Very interesting for veterans, which use virtuemart 1.1 is the migrator. It already imports the most important stuff. At some points it does not make sense to import old setting, because it would lead to a very bad configurated VirtueMart 2 shop and not using the new advantages and features. But it should be possible for small shops to migrate to vm2 within some hours.

The new release also contains already an update function done by akeeba release system, dont wonder that it shows you running virtuemart 1.9.8, the final should just get the number 2.0.0.

The new features as list:

For faster and more secure programming we use now more abstract classes.
Completly redesigned table layout.
Added hooks for plugins (own views, own customer number system, and so on,...), look in the wiki for more information http://dev.virtuemart.net/projects/virtuemart/wiki/Plugin_system
Added registering while checkout
New backend design
Hardened against hackers
New js (jQuery to avoid Mootools incompatibility problems)
Customfields for the computer/pizza configurator
Real multicurrency, real currency format defined by currency
Prices displaying configurable by shoppergroups (also rounding)
Various sorting and searching options
Update system using Akeeba Release System (ARS, more information akeebabackup.com/software/akeeba-release-system.html)

Migrator:

Migrate your pictures to VM2 by uploading them into the right directory and synchronize them
Migrate your vm1 users, shoppergroups, manufacturers, categories, products and orders.
Migration process is resuming

What is lacking from our perspective?

The migrator could be more enhanced (more options speed).
Adding more different kinds of calculation (quantitative discounts, progressive discounts, profit)
Using better joomla ACL system for j1.6/j1.7
Hide debug messages

The core is fully compatible to j1.5 and j1.6, but the modules does not work without glitches in j1.6 yet.

For translators it is now the right time to join the team and translate the language files.

updated Downloadlink: virtuemart1.9.8.RC2H_extract_first.zip

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Robin Selin: Problem http://iphonebeta.com

After I have install the sample data Joomla instantly kicks me out and I'm unable to login with my admin username/pass.. smilies/sad.gif

Edit: Please write this here: http://forum.virtuemart.net/index.php?board=127.0

July 14, 2011
Votes: +2

ikamil: migration http://kambox.ru

do you plan some migration tool from 1.1.9 on j 1.5 ?

July 19, 2011
Votes: +8

JoshW: Compatability http://www.consolidatedcomputing.com.au

Is Virtuemart 2 (1.9. smilies/cool.gif

meant to be compatible with Joomla 1.6 and 1.7. I can't seem to find the compatibility info anywhere.

July 23, 2011
Votes: +35

Amit Vaid: some Modules not showing http://gapsolution.com

i try virtuemart 2 RC 2 but in this some feature and not working like shipping , payment so many others

August 03, 2011
Votes: +2

rostex: Multi Vendor (mall)

Hi, what about the sleeping function - multivendor? It means, the shop is usable for more vendors like a mall - more shops in one shopping center

August 06, 2011
Votes: +17

AndyChe: Design for J1.7+

While J1.5 has reaching EOL soon and VM still not design for J1.7+, I can see the EOL of VM is too coming soon.

August 07, 2011
Votes: +10

Damlika: Not work to 1.7 http://advancedcnatraining.com/

I have install to joomla 1.7 but not work. Is there any working which compatible for joomla 1.7

August 25, 2011
Votes: +3

Guillermo Caballero: when it leaves the component http://www.adcrem.com

When will the 2.0 version to download.
I expect to elderly.

I would like one of the upcoming versions have the ability to create bid

August 26, 2011
Votes: +1

Rod Warrix: I had seen a YouTube video that showed how to manully migrate http://www.rtwmerchants.com

I see this video on YouTube that showed Virtuemart being manually edited to migrate it into Joomla 1.6beta something. It showed how to edit virtuemart files with notpad or other editor than upload and had working but don't remember if it was stable. I don't know where the video is now but searching YouTube you could maybe find videos that show migration tips and tweaks but use at your own risk. I think as it had also said in video that if you aren't confortable with doing it that pay an expert to search the possibility of doing probably would cost $100 or more don't know am asking right now will let you know when availible.

August 27, 2011
Votes: -1

int tester: Where to mention errors after testing?

all is in the title... the url please

August 30, 2011
Votes: -1

chij25: ...

when will the virtuemart 2.0 stable?

September 09, 2011
Votes: +3

abuehmas: BIG THANK YOU http://www.init-solutions.com

Hi there Max,
big thank you and congratulation!
Best regards
Markus

September 10, 2011
Votes: +0

Cyrik: I love VirtueMart! http://grupomythos.com

This release is so cool I'm about to cry! When do you expect the final release for VM 2?

Best,

Cy
http://iMythos.net

September 10, 2011
Votes: +3

Rat: Please, some idea on when VM 2 will be stable http://www.neuropool.com

Hi, VM is a great product many thanks. I want to put it on a new site as sson as possible but can you please just answer two questions:

1) Do you have any idea (rough estimate would be fine) how long before VM 2 will be ready (stable)?
2) Will you be able to simply upgrade from a release candidate to the full version by installing it "over the top" of the release candidate?

Thanks
http://www.redmedia.es

September 14, 2011
Votes: +3

Sirkukk: Supporting SEF http://npo-skeo.ru

The new version of VM has surpriesed by a number of things. Thanks

Will the problem of creating SEF link be solved ?
Methods wich have to be used for creating "good" SEF links now, are not very successful.

September 15, 2011
Votes: +1

majormax: Great news - did you manage to solve the GST Tax issue in Australia?

This is a long running problem with every VM site in Australia.

September 15, 2011
Votes: +0

PCmediaHost: What about import and export? http://Pewter.us

The most common items in shopping carts I have ever seen was an import and export option.. Is this something that was finally added? It's the only reason I have ever stayed away from VirtueMart.

If VitureMart had that one option I would have no issues paying anything extra for other modules.. but to purposely exclude this feature on a shopping cart software (of all things) seems to be done with intent.

Regards,
Jeff

September 15, 2011
Votes: +2

Petra Barg: upgrade from 2.0.0-RC-2f to 2.0.0-RC-2G fatal error

Hello,
after upgrading from 2.0.0-RC-2f to 2.0.0-RC-2G I get the following fatal error:
Call to undefined method VmConfig::jQuery() in ...modulesmod_virtuemart_cartmod_virtuemart_cart.php on line 35

-- Petra

September 16, 2011
Votes: +1

GioSyst3m: Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in test/components/com_virtuemart/router.php on line 733 http://www.giosystem.net

Hi, I am trying to use VM2 JML 1.7, I have not problem when I installed, component and modules; however, I got the next Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in test/components/com_virtuemart/router.php on line 733

This is my url http://giosyst3m.net/test/inde...and-Shovel where you can see the error,

On the other hand, When I click on Add car's button, it doesn't work property.

I would like to know if you could help me these problems. I am really intreating to use this component which I consider it's very nice.

September 22, 2011
Votes: +1

Mieke: ... http://www.ctkidswear.nl

i have also trouble to log in

September 22, 2011
Votes: +0

carsten888: does VM2 have tax based on ip-adress? http://www.pages-and-items.com

Does VM2 have tax based on ip-adress? The Dutch tax-office only recognizes the ip on an order as the location of the buyer. I hope this option is in VM2.

October 03, 2011
Votes: +0

rimas: ooooooo

This is where the end ................

October 18, 2011
Votes: +0

Puneet: Comparison

Can we compare products. Like comparing two cars specs etc.

October 22, 2011
Votes: +0

SHIV: Stable Release http://ShivBlog.com

What's expected stable release?

October 24, 2011
Votes: +0

Rupam Guha: Cannot find Joomla XML setup file http://www.newtechtips.org/

2 errors occurred when installing Virtuemart:

JInstaller: :Install: Cannot find Joomla XML setup file
JInstaller: :Install: Cannot find XML setup file

November 29, 2011
Votes: +2

Rupam Guha: Cannot find Joomla XML setup file http://www.newtechtips.org/

Cant install virtuemart. There is a error occurred "Cannot find Joomla XML setup file"

November 29, 2011
Votes: +0

tim93734: cannot login

cant log into the virtuemart backend. It says Ignore the message Error building Admin Menus but there is no menu to access the virtuemart control pannel. You can access it on installation but not after!!

December 19, 2011
Votes: +1

tim93734: if you cannot install

unpack the zip first... it gives you 2 more zips!

December 19, 2011
Votes: +0

Sergio Real: ... http://www.acacel.com

I hope the new version is fully developed and flawlessly smilies/cheesy.gif

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