Forte-ion Installation Guide 🚀

This guide will walk you through the steps to install the Forte-ion application using both offline and online methods.

1. Forte-ion Offline Application Installation

This method is for installing the application using a local installer file without an internet connection.

Installation Steps

  1. Run the Installer

    Locate the installation file named InstallForte-ion.exe in the downloaded package and double-click it to start the setup.

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  2. Select Language

    Choose your preferred language for the installation from the dropdown menu and click OK.

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  3. Choose Installation Mode

    It is recommended to select Install for all users to ensure the application has the necessary administrative privileges. Click Next.

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  4. Accept License Agreement

    Read the license agreement and choose I accept the agreement. Click Next.

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  5. Enter Password

    Enter the password provided for the installation. Note that the password is case-sensitive. Click Next.

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  6. Select Destination Location

    Choose where you want Forte iON to be installed. The default location is usually sufficient. Click Next.

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  7. Wait for Installation to Complete

    The setup will now install Forte iON on your computer. This may take a few moments.

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  8. Finish Setup

    Once the installation is complete, you will see a final wizard screen. You can choose to Launch Forte iON immediately. Click Finish to close the installer.

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You have now successfully installed the Forte-ion application offline.

2. Forte-ion Online Application Installation

Once the development tools are ready, you can start installing the application.

A. Source Code Preparation
     
  1. Extract the Source Code:
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    • Extract the forte_ion.zip file to an easily accessible location on your computer, for example in D:\forte_ion.
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  2. Navigate to the Project Directory:
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    • In CMD, switch to the drive where you extracted the folder: type D: and Enter (if you extracted it in drive D:).
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    • Move to the project folder: type cd forte_ion and Enter.
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  3. Run the Laravel Local Server:
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    • Type the command: php artisan serve and Enter.
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    • Wait until the message appears: INFO Server running on [http://127.0.0.1:8000].
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B. Database Configuration Via Browser

     
  1. Access the Installation Page:
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    • Open your browser and type the address: http://127.0.0.1:8000/install.
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  2. Fill out the Installation Form:
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    • You will see the "Installer" view (as shown in image install1.png).
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    • Fill in your database details:
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      • App URL: Leave as default or use http://127.0.0.1:8000.
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      • Database Host: 127.0.0.1
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      • Database Name: Create your new database name here (e.g., forte).
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      • Database User: root (XAMPP default user).
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      • Database Password: Leave empty (XAMPP default password is usually empty).
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    • Click the Install button.
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C. Finalizing Installation

     
  1. Database Migration and Seeding:
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    • After successful configuration, you will see the "Installation Complete" page (as shown in image install 3).
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    • The next step is to create the database tables and populate the initial data.
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    • In your Command Prompt (CMD) (which should still be in the forte_ion directory), run the command provided:
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Bash

php artisan migrate --seed

     
       
    • This command will create the necessary tables and populate the initial data (seeding).
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  1. Starting the Application:
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    • Once the migration and seeding process is complete, run the command to start your Laravel application:
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Bash

php artisan serve

     
  1. Log in to the Application:
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    • Open your browser and navigate to the address: http://127.0.0.1:8000
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    • You can login using the default administrator account:
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      • Email: admin@example.com
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      • Password: password
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You have now successfully installed and run Forte-ion. Congratulations! 🎉