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XP StoryStudio v0.99b released

Having gathered initial feedback from the v0.99 release, v0.99b is now available, with the following minor improvements:

  • Iterations can be deleted.  In v0.99, this feature just linked to the Story Delete, and wasn't implemented
  • Date fields now have pop-up calendars
  • Installer now supports choice of whether to run/not run tests following installation
  • Installer now supports not configuring the database
  • Installer will now work without SQL Server being installed on the local machine

v0.99 is now no longer available for download.  However, v0.99b is available from www.xpstorystudio.com, or directly by clicking here.

To perform an upgrade from v0.99, first uninstall the existing version (this will NOT remove your existing database), then run the v0.99b MSI installer and select the database upgrade version.

Posted: Jan 18 2005, 09:42 PM by jsgreenwood | with 37 comment(s)
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Martin said:

The zip-file seems broken. At least WinRar and the zip thing in WindowsXp are not abel to extract any files

Regards,
Martin
# January 24, 2005 4:53 AM

JS Greenwood said:

I'd suggest you try downloading it again, or try an updated Zip tool... both Windows XP's build in support for Zip files and WinZip open it without problems. As do the latest versions (and probably previous versions) of WinRAR and WinAce.
# January 24, 2005 5:03 AM

Martin said:

Thanks for the answer!

Tried http://www.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/UnZip.html ,
it works at least with the command line tool unzip.exe.

Anyway, I suggest you look into the current zip-file again. While I am behind a firewall-proxy thing, I can not say for sure its not my fault, but WinRar (3.2) say the compression method is unknown, which indicates a problem with the zip file.

C:\Development>unzip.exe "XPStoryStudio v0.99b.zip"
Archive: XPStoryStudio v0.99b.zip
inflating: StoryStudioDeployment.msi
inflating: Readme.1st
# January 24, 2005 6:43 AM

JS Greenwood said:

WinRAR 3.3 opens it fine. If you're doing a direct open-over-the-Web, that might be the issue... The XPStoryStudio.com/foo.zip URL is actually a redirect - if WinRAR's trying to open the redirect command itself, rather than the file that should be downloaded, I can see where its problem will be coming from!
# January 24, 2005 6:48 AM

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# January 30, 2005 6:21 AM

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# January 30, 2005 6:24 AM

Adam Hill said:

I am having issues with the install.

Install seems to go OK, DB gets created (I can see it in EntManager), no errors until it gets to the Unit Tests.

Looked in the /wwwroot, it has not added the XPStoryStudio directory or any files. Even created the dir and added XPStudioStory as a VDir manually, before install.

Unit tests- First failure is the 4th CRUD Test in the Core.dll:
---------------------------
Test Error
---------------------------
This test failed for the following reason:

System.InvalidOperationException : The stored procedure 'usp_Iteration_Delete' doesn't exist.

Technical details:
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand.DeriveParameters()
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommandBuilder.DeriveParameters(SqlCommand command)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.DataAccess.DataUtilities.CreateCommand(String cmdText, SqlConnection connection, SqlTransaction transaction, CommandType commandType)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.DataAccess.DataUtilities.CreateCommand(String cmdText, SqlConnection connection, CommandType commandType)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.DataAccess.DataUtilities.CreateCommand(String cmdText)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.Iteration.Delete()
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.TestCode.IterationTest.CrudTest()

---

In StoryStudioWebSite.dll - The first two pass, beginning with the third one all the rest fail except the last one. They all fail with:

---------------------------
Test Error
---------------------------
This test failed for the following reason:

System.IO.FileNotFoundException : Could not find file "c:\inetpub\wwwroot\XPStoryStudio\Resources\sitemodel.xml".

Technical details:
at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String str)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, Boolean useAsync, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize)
at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path, Encoding encoding, Boolean detectEncodingFromByteOrderMarks, Int32 bufferSize)
at System.IO.StreamReader..ctor(String path)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.StoryStudioWebsite.SiteModel.SiteModel.GetSiteModel(String filePath)
at OpenSource.StoryStudio.StoryStudioWebsite.SiteModel.TestCode.SiteModelNodeTest.TestIsUserInSiteNodeRole()

-----

This a Small Business Server running IIS, I have deployed apps to it before. No problems. (like Vault)

Any ideas?

adam...

# February 1, 2005 10:12 PM

Robin Curry said:

Just FYI, I had the same problem that Martin mentioned when trying to unzip using the built in unzip tool in Windows XP. The zip file was physically located on my machine. The error message was 'unknown compression method'

I had to download a trial version of WinRAR to decompress it successfully.
# February 5, 2005 9:23 PM

Taylor Stockwell said:

I'm getting the same "The stored procedure 'usp_Iteration_Delete' doesn't exist" error as Adam. Any ideas on a resolution?

Thanks.
# February 7, 2005 11:28 AM

JS Greenwood said:

* Re. Zipping of the archive:
I'll dig out an old DOS version of PKZip or something from now on (but I'd really recommend everyone go to www.winzip.com and buy the latest version).

* Re. usp_Iteration_Delete:
I've tracked that down to an issue in the installer - the creation of that SP is missing from one of the installer scripts. If you go to your %Windows%/Temp folder, there should be a "StoryStudioDatabase_Upgrade.cmd" there (and a matching "StoryStudioDatabase_Upgrade_Windows.cmd" if you're running Integrated authentication). Running that script following installation (and turning off running the tests as part of installation) should make sure the database is complete.

I've now completed a new database installer program for use going forwards - it'll automatically keep track of the version of the database, how to migrate it from one version to the next seamlessly, ensure all procedures/views/etc. are up to date. The next release (the proper 1.00 release) will make use of that.

Thanks for picking up these things in the "Betas", guys. :)
# February 7, 2005 6:35 PM

JS Greenwood said:

Adam,

Re. your issue with the sitemodel.xml file, etc... This sounds like some kind of IIS/Security configuration issue. Does the installer create a virtual directory in IIS at all? If so, I'm guessing that your IIS has the Default Web Site running off the D: Drive or similar. Any further info you can give me to track this down?
# February 7, 2005 6:38 PM

Adam Hill said:

The machine I was having trouble with is a SBS 2003 server, no SP1, running IIS out of c:/inetpub/wwwroot. No weirdness other than Sharepoint running as 'http://companyweb' via host headers. (Part of the default SBS install)

I had to install it locally on an XP box and move the DB and /XPStoryStudio manually.

Want my metabase? :)
# February 8, 2005 11:08 PM

Michael said:

The zip file is still broken :(
# February 15, 2005 1:52 AM

JS Greenwood said:

Gaaaargh! Again, it's not broken, it's just the lousy zip functionality in Windows. Just get the latest trial version of WinZip: http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm

When the next release is out (and not before), I'll use some arcane mechanism that even a Vic20 would support...
# February 15, 2005 4:46 AM

TrackBack said:

^_^,Pretty Good!
# April 9, 2005 11:59 PM

aprz44 said:

Hi James,

I am a software developer working for an Australian media company.

In the process of reviewing various agile project management applications, I have come across XPstoryStudio.

In my opinion, this is currently the best freely available package for managing agile projects online.

XPstoryStudio almost fits our needs perfectly, but we would like to make some minor modifications to suit our current process for running internal IT projects.

Namely, we need for Stories to be managed at a Project level, as well as an Iteration level. We would also like to add some additional reports, charts and metrics to measure project progress.

I realise that XPstoryStudio is currently not officially an Open Source project, but I was wondering if it was possible for you to send us the source code so that we can make the changes ourselves?

We would be happy to send you the finished product once the alterations are complete, and you could integrate this into your next release.

You can contact me at:   aprz43[at]yahoo.com.au

Kind Regards,

Adrian Przelozny

# February 22, 2007 6:54 PM

MrT said:

Before I install this are there any vista issues I should take note of?

# November 8, 2007 7:00 AM

Mohammed Mudassir Azeemi said:

Hello ,

I installed it today, and tested it, I am wondering, how to Assign Resources to one task? I mean , currently I am seeing only "My Name" listed on the list, but I created one more user and wondering, how should I add that "User" in to the Task under the story?

Mudassir Azeemi

San Francisco, CA

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