Renaming Projects in V11

Renaming a project in PHPRunner can be a bit tricky, as the software does not provide a straightforward "rename" option. However, there are a few steps you can take to effectively rename your project without using the "Save Project As" method that involves additional setup.

Manual Rename Steps

1. Backup Your Project: Before making any changes, ensure that you back up your project files and database.

   
   

2. Change Project Name in Project Files:

   • Navigate to your project directory.
   • Look for the .ppr file associated with your project. This file contains the project settings.
   • Open the .ppr file in a text editor and look for the project name. Change it to your desired name.
   • Save the changes.
   
   
   
   

3. Update Version Control:

   • If you are using version control, you will need to update the repository to reflect the new project name.
   • This may involve renaming the repository folder and updating any configuration files that reference the old name.
   
   
   
   

4. Check Output Settings:

   • Open PHPRunner and load your project.
   • Go to the output section and verify that all settings reflect the new project name. You may need to manually update some settings.
   
   
   
   

5. Database References:

   • If your project interacts with a database and has any references to the old project name in the database (like table names, stored procedures, etc.), be sure to update those as well.
   
   
   
   

Database Hack (Not Recommended)

While there might be some database hacks that could work, they are risky and could lead to unintended consequences. The safest approach is always to use the built-in tools provided by PHPRunner, even if it requires more steps.

Conclusion

While there is no one-click solution for renaming a project in PHPRunner, following the above steps should help you rename your project without having to completely recreate it. Always make sure to keep backups of your project and database before making any significant changes.

Hi Chris,

Open your project.

At the top of the panel where you see your project's folders you will see the current name of the project. Right click and rename.

Regards

Duke, Thanks that was it, a lot simpler that ChatGPT said as well, you've beaten AI .