Upgrade from 7.0.9 to 7.1.4

Hello -

If we upgrade from 7.0.9 to 7.1.4, will the existing theme and plugins work?

Is there a cost?

Thanks,

Joy Regan, WomenWalking

yes they will work, 

it at no cost to upgrade

if you bought the modules will have to see: if http://www.boonex.com/market has been updates to version 7.1.4 dolphin

First of all, we need to be sure we are clear on the question.  If you are asking if your existing themes you are using with 7.0.9 will work, the answer is NO.  The theme engine was changed in 7.1.x so you will need 7.1.x equivalent themes.  In fact, it is very important before you perform the upgrade that you switch your theme to the UNI theme that comes with 7.0.9.  Your 7.0.9 plugins will need to be changed to 7.1.x plugins; by plugins I am assuming you mean modules.  You will have to uninstall a couple of the Dolphin modules before upgrading, the wall module and the spy module I think.  Check the upgrade instructions very carefully.

Existing 7.0.9 themes/templates will not work on 7.1

As for the other modules, check to make sure there are compatible 7.1 versions first.

You must follow the upgrade as shown.

• From Dolphin 7.0.9 to 7.1.0. Released on January 10 2013
• From Dolphin 7.1.0 to 7.1.1. Released on March 14 2013
• From Dolphin 7.1.1 to 7.1.2. Released on May 9 2013
• From Dolphin 7.1.2 to 7.1.3. Released on June 5 2013
• From Dolphin 7.1.3 to 7.1.4. Released on July 31 2013

The Help section is a little unclear on the betas.  If I understand correctly, they have a 7.0.9 to 7.1.0 so the betas are not part of your upgrade.  You need to follow the instructions exactly.  If you are uncertain of this, there are upgrade services in the market.  They will need to know if core files have been changed, they will need to examine your current module list to understand what has been applied to your current 7.0.9 installation.

 RE:

 It would be wise for you to make a complete copy of your site in a sub directory on your server, and to clone your database.  Then, you'll have something to test upgrades on without risking injury to your live site.  The upgrade from 7.0.9 to 7.1.0 is the tricky one.  If you get through that one unscathed, the rest is easy.