Apache Permissions: can't duplicating config.js.sample

patm189 · May 14, 2016, 6:39 PM

Well i’ll be damned. Following the instructions worked! Haha. Thanks for bearing with me.

CaptainFalcon323 · May 16, 2016, 5:39 PM

Hello all!

I’m also new to this sort of thing (little/no coding experience) and I too have been following online tutorials but haven’t been getting results… So, I switched to following the README, but haven’t made it very far.

I’ve downloaded the necessary files from git hub using:
(curl -sL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/master/installers/raspberry.sh | bash)

Due to my lack of coding knowledge, I’m unsure how to duplicate the config.js.sample file (so that the file becomes config.js) - referring to this line in the README:
Duplicate "config/config.js.sample to config/config.js.

I’ve tried typing this into the terminal under the magic mirror directory but nothing happens. I’ve also gone into my File Manager—> Directory Tree----> MagicMirror----> confi folder----> copied and pasted the “config.js.sample” file and renamed it to “config.js”.

From there I’ve gone to https:///MagicMirror/ (from another computer on the same network)to see what it all looks like. I get a message that says I need to create a config file (of that mine has an error in it and to use a JavaScript Linter).

Any and all help would be appreciated especially at an ELi5 level :D Thanks in advance!

feuerball · May 16, 2016, 5:53 PM

go into the config directory with a terminal and type

sudo cp config.js.sample config.js

paviro · May 16, 2016, 5:57 PM

@feuerball sudo should not be necessary.

feuerball · May 16, 2016, 5:57 PM

@paviro

just for safety :P

paviro · May 16, 2016, 6:00 PM

@feuerball yes for safety you should NOT use it! :P

patm189 · May 16, 2016, 6:02 PM

Hi @CaptainFalcon323, you can also go into this folder within the File Manager interface and literally Copy the file, Paste it and rename to remove .sample at the end. Whatever is easier.

CaptainFalcon323 · May 16, 2016, 6:27 PM

Wow, thanks for the quick replies! Unfortunately, I’m at work right now, so I’ll have try these when I get home in ~4 hours and I’ll let you know know how it works out.

So this what I’m getting:

1a) Go to the File Manager, copy/pasta the file “config.js.sample” and rename it “config.js.sample”

OR

1b) Go into the config directory and “cp config.js.sample config.sjs”

To check to see if it worked go to:

“https:///MagicMirror/”?

If it worked, I should be seeing some stuff there?

If it didn’t, I should see what I have been seeing (i.e. that i need to create a config file)?

Thanks again!

patm189 · May 16, 2016, 6:30 PM

Yes, but for 1a) be sure to remove ‘sample’ at the end. I assume that was a typo, but just want to make sure we’re on same page. File should be “config.js”

CaptainFalcon323 · May 16, 2016, 10:06 PM

Oh, yes, you’re correct. The file should be renamed to “config.js”!

Just got home from work and went route 1a) I figured that would be easier.

Please see photo above. If it doesn’t work, try right clicking and open it in another tab. If it doesn’t work, it was a picture of my config folder in my directory. It shows a picture of two files: “config.js”
& “config.js.sample”

Easy enough, now when I go to "http:///MagicMirror/ " I’m still getting the message that I need to create a config file. I’m confused. Do I need to make changes to the config file (i.e. put in my weather API key, location, etc before it anything will show up?