The db error messange

[kokkus]

Hi. In which file is that Unable to connect to database message?
I wanna do some changes in that file so plz help.

[Joachim Müller]

That's not a message from coppermine, but a PHP error message that just shines through. You can't modify the text. Instead: fix the cause for the error message.

[kokkus]

The error comes up some times. It came for 3 days ago now the last time.
So I think the problem comes from my webhoster.

[Joachim Müller]

Ask them then, not us. Don't ask them to change the text, but ask them to fix the mysql issues they might have. This is of course only a valid point if you're actually on paid webhosting. If you're on free webhosting, you'll have to live with those "dropouts" - you get what you pay for.

[kokkus]

Thank you. That's what though too.
i THINK Coppermine in the next version should create a system so it will show a message by Coppermine photo gallery when it can't connect to the mysql db so people can custemize it to match the webdesign. That would be a great function.

[Joachim Müller]

We consider a mysql database connection that works under all circumstances to be a mandatory pre-requisite. I can't see the point of an error messages that beautyfies an error message like that.

[kokkus]

It would be a great idea. The webmaster could then change the text to UNDER CONSTRUCTION so the visiters  won't see the technical problems.
Or with HTML scritp hyperlink the users to another website.
I think there are many reasons why that would be a great idea.