Hi

I am trying to install a workflow module. I am able to install all other components except workflow access that seems to timeout with the following message.
Fatal error: Maximum execution time of 240 seconds exceeded in /var/www/test/includes/database.mysql.inc on line 155
The database has about 25000 records for a CCK created content type.

I have set the max_execution_time in php.ini to 0 but still get the same error.

Any input will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

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Title: timeout when trying to install workflow access » PHP timeout when installing workflow access
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robertdouglass commented

Yes, this system is as good as useless for any big sites. I don't think workflow is to blame here, though. I think the node module has its own mechanism for detecting when the access table needs to be rebuilt and it manages the batch mode, node-by-node update of the table. It's a stupid system. You can do the initial population of the access table with one SQL query. Don't know how to solve this one gracefully, in the "Drupal way".

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Bastlynn commented
Status: Active » Closed (won't fix)

Hi,

With the release of Drupal 7, Drupal 5 is no longer receiving security updates, reviews, or development from many contributed modules. Since 5 is now considered a depreciated version, you really should seriously look into upgrading to Drupal 6 or 7. The newer versions of Drupal work better, have more support, and will be safer (literally! security patches!) for your website. We are currently working on a new release for Workflow to Drupal 7. In light of that, further support for Drupal 5 issues is infeasible at the moment. Please consider upgrading to Drupal 6 or 7 in the near future - you'll be glad you did.

- Bastlynn