Can?t locate answers regarding execute SQL Query

[lefthome]

I usually follow instructions rather good and I have been having tremendous success with installing hacks on my forum and the only issue I keep having is when the hack requires using a PHP Query. I do what I?m instructed or at least I think I do so, but I usually get back errors telling me the item does not exist and this has become rather frustrating as I want to install several more hacks but cannot because of this problem.


I have questioned other in specific sections regarding this issue and most tell me I have to place another code in front of the query such as forum_XXX_... but that doesn?t always work either, in fact, that rarely works. What I?m I missing. How do I determine what section of my server a particular file is located to get this command to work?



Where do I learn more about this issue and the necessary changes to make query?s work? I have searched the SQL Online Manual without success.