Perch Update 2.7.1
24 October 2014
We’ve updated Perch with some new features and bug fixes discovered through our support forums. This is an update to Perch and Perch Runway.
Do I need to install this?
This update is recommended for those experiencing the below issues or those wanting to receive technical support.
What does it fix?
This release fixes the below issues:
- Fixes a bug with image field type which caused template
exists()tests to trigger false positives - Fixes warning thrown in debug in some older PHP environments
- Fixes an issue creating new top level pages that reference a master page
- Runway: Adds check for temp folder being writable in diagnostics report
What features does it add?
This release is bug fixes only.
What impact does it have for my clients?
This update should have no impact for your clients unless they were experiencing any of the above issues.
Where do I get the update?
Log into your account and re-download the files. The download has been replaced with the newest version.
Always make a back-up of your files and database before updating.
- Unzip the download and replace your
perch/corefolder with the newperch/corefolder. - If updating from <2.6, copy the
templates/categoriesfolder across, and addcategoriesto yourconfig/apps.phpfile. - Perch will update itself when you log in.
Important note
Perch now requires PHP 5.3 with JSON support. Please check your diagnostics report before updating to be sure that your hosting supports these requirements. Perch Runway requires PHP 5.4. You should always run the newest release of PHP available to you.
We always advocate updating your staging or development copy of the site and testing the changes first. We do not recommend updating a live site without checking everything’s going to work first.
If updating from a version prior to 2.5 and using the Blog, Events or Comments add-ons, you should update those also.