OXID 6 - Install Module without Composer

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Hello,
After I installed OXID6 version community edition, I tried to install PayPal module without composer (Using the old way), but I faced with some problems.

Below are screenshots from Structure of the Shop and content from some of the files:

  1. Structure of the Shop:

https://imgur.com/0vGiebf

  1. composer.json file from Paypal (same from github, not changed)

https://imgur.com/0vGiebf

  1. Metadata.php file for PayPal Module (same from github, not changed):

https://imgur.com/tRbHptQ

But when I am trying to Activate, I am receiving following error:

https://imgur.com/fXV00hT

Any help?

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you need composer to generate the autoloader files to get the namespaces

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In composer.json file for the shop?

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The latest Paypal module was written using namespaces for usage only from OXID eShop 6 on. That’s why composer is needed like @ProudCommerce wrote, to get the namespaces. If you use older modules that do not use namespaces yet, the installation shall be possible like it was done before.
BTW: when installing the compilation, the Paypal module is already included. No need to install it later.

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Thanks a lot.

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Hi, I need to install module without composer (Using the old way). Can any one please help me using copy paste installation procedure for Oxid 6.

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Hi!
Some modules need to install with composer. Then you should read this:
https://docs.oxid-esales.com/developer/en/6.0/getting_started/installation/eshop_installation_without_composer.html#managing-modules-and-module-dependencies

https://docs.oxid-esales.com/developer/en/6.0/getting_started/installation/eshop_installation.html#activate-pre-installed-modules

If module dont’ need composer dependencies simple copy/paste should work.

Am i wrong? :slight_smile:

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You’re right, if module uses old-style classnames without namespace there is no need for composer.

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@leofonic - how long you think metadata 1.1 solution (old-style classnames) will be compatible with oxid 6? Should I be afraid and change all module to the new convention?

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i hope forever :wink: but i don’t know.

I don’t know, but i think it’s easy to switch to namespaces later, so no need to be afraid.

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Hi, I am using metadata 2.0 with namespace. My module is working fine with composer installation, but i need to install copy/paste procedure with same module. If possible to install the copy/paste procedure for metadata 2.0.

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you need composer or local dev environment with composer if you want to use namespaces

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A tiny yet superb tool to install an entire package without the need to install composer on the server or at your localhost:

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nice :slight_smile:

Thanks!