Quick help needed about directory !

I want to start a directory. I already uploaded all the files - just need to press install.php

But on the same webhost I have wordpress blog working.
And the webhosting company is allowing only 1 MYsql database which I alloted for wordpress blog.

Now how can I create another database for the directory ?
Can I create a new user and add to the wordpress database name ?

 

Use the same database but try to put something before the table names your installation will create.

For example. Let's say the install.php is trying to create those tables:

table1
table2
table3

then, use

dir_table1
dir_table2
dir_table3

Usually, you may set it from the install.php user interface. So, you don't need a new database. Just use the same database (same user/pass) and add a prefix for the new tables.

In order to avoid any problems, please backup your actual database first.

Hope this helps.

BTW: when ready, feel free to submit your site to free web directory.us

 

How to prefix those tables ?
Can adding a new user to the existing database and then using it for directory will help without problems ?