Upgrading to v3.1 Free Edition.
For users of version 2.9 and above only.

These instructions are for the update files only.
For instructions on installing the full version, click here.

1. If you are using a version prior to 2.9, you cannot upgrade.  You must perform a new full install since the data format is not the same.
2. When upgrading, you should never replace the setup.pl file.
3. When mentioning the word "contests" throughout these instructions, I am also referring to surveys and polls.
4. cookie-lib.pl and version.pl are no longer included.
5. The file master.pl which existed in the translate directory is no longer needed.

1. If using NT, you might have to edit the perl files to set a full path for the "require" statements as well as uncomment the line " # print "HTTP/1.0 200OK\n"; ". Most NT servers won't require this.
   With Unix, you might have to change the PERL path.
     
   The files which might need editing include:
       admin.pl
       admin-main.pl
       subs2.pl
       subs3.pl
       WWCcontests.pl
       
2. Upload the three new template files named contest_tpl.htm, poll_tpl.htm, survey_tpl.htm. Permissions for these files must be set to chmod 666 for unix and IUSR_XXX (RWXD) (RWXD) for Windows NT.
     
3. Replace any old files with the newer files provided in the zip file.
     
4. Log into the Script Administration (admin-main.pl) and check all the variables to be correct.  Since there are new variables and also since some old ones have changed, you should go through every one and make sure they are set to your preferences.
     
5. Since version 3.1 now allows for separate template files for contests, surveys, and polls, you will need to edit these template files so they match your site.  If you do not want to use separate template files, you can log into the Script Administration (admin-main.pl) and define that option.
   
6. Log into the Contest Administration (admin.pl).
    
7. It is suggested that you perform a backup of all your contests, surveys, and polls at this point.
     
8. For each contest, you need to modify the contest variables. A number of new variables have been added and also some old ones have changed. You should check every single setting to be correct. Once correct, submit the contest variables to activate the new settings.
     
9. If you are using custom email messages, you will need to edit them to reflect the new variables which can be used. The variable $address has been removed and replaced with broken down variables such as $city, $state, and so on. To see those variables, click here.
     
10. Convert your entries by using the conversion option under the section labeled Upgrade/Maintenance Options. This must be done for every contest, survey and poll.
      
11. Check all contests to be working properly.
     
12. That's it. All of your contests should be operating properly and your upgrade will be completed..