vBulletin 3.0.1 and Importers Released - Discuss

[Kier]

As usual, this is the thread to dicuss the recent releases of vBulletin 3.0.1 and the ImpEx importer system.

Do not use this thread to report bugs, as it's likely they will be missed. If you believe you have found a bug, please file a report in the Bug Tracker (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/bugs.php).

Have fun.

[PBC]

Do I have to upgrade to .1 to use the importer?

[Kier]

From the announcement:ImpEx requires at least vBulletin 3.0.1, so please upgrade vBulletin to the latest version before attempting any imports.

[Zachery]

^^

looks like ill be busy when i get home

[PBC]

sorry for being a complete nub right now... but... what files do I have to update/upload? or where can I find a list... I mean for the upgrade to .1

[msimonds]

can we just upgrade to 3.0.1 without importing

[Kier]

vBulletin 3.0.1 is a regular vBulletin release.

If you want to run the importers you will need to upgrade to vB 3.0.1.

If you do not want to run the importers you can upgrade to vB 3.0.1 to get the latest bug fixes.

[msimonds]

do we just upload and replace all the files like before and run the upgrade scripts

[Kier]

Yes. The procedure for upgrading to the latest vBulletin version is always the same.

[Scrubby]

I find the second post in the vB 3.0.1 announcement funny.

You made a boo-boo. LMFAO! :D.

Anyhoo, woot! another release. :D

[Kier]

Even I make boo-boos from time to time ;)

[Scrubby]

Well if ya ever need someone to kiss your boo-boo's, don't hesitate to ask! ;). :p

[Cap'n Steve]

Can we request an ezboard import for vb3 or does that have to be for vb2?

[Kier]

ezboard imports are now vB3 compatible.

[PBC]

in the impex config... it has these fields:
sourcedatabase =
sourcetableprefix =

as well as the matching target fields..

if my database is called download_forum do I put

sourcedatabase = forum

sourcetableprefix = download_

or do I just leave the tableprefix fields blank?

[Kier]

Example impex config:

;vBulletin:Impex Config File<?php /*

[ Target Database ]
; The following settings allow ImpEx to connect to the vBulletin 3
; database into which you will be importing data.

targetdatabasetype = mysql
targetserver = localhost
targetuser = kier
targetpassword = blabla4400
targetdatabase = my_vbulletin_database
targettableprefix = vb3_

[ Source Database ]
; If the system that is being imported from uses a database,
; enter the details for it here and set 'sourceexists' to TRUE.
; If the source data is NOT stored in a database, set 'sourceexists' to FALSE

sourceexists = TRUE

sourcedatabasetype = mysql
sourceserver = localhost
sourceuser = kier
sourcepassword = blabla4400
sourcedatabase = my_phpbb_database
sourcetableprefix = phpbb_

;*/ ?>

[Kier]

PBC - in your example I would suspect that you do NOT need to enter a table prefix.

[Shane]

Yay! 3.0.1 :) Thanks Staff :)

[PBC]

I guess it's just not my night.. sorry to bother you again...

I filled out the config and now when I click import/export I get this error in a box:
Database error in vBulletin:ImpEx Target 3.0.1:
Invalid SQL: SELECT title, data FROM vb3_datastore WHERE title = 'ImpExSession'
mysql error: Table 'download_forum.vb3_datastore' doesn't exist
mysql error number: 1146
Date: Thursday 15th of April 2004 04:22:00 AM
Script: http://www.downloadforum.com/forum/impex/index.php
Referer: http://www.downloadforum.com/forum/admincp/
Username: pbc
IP Address: ********

[Lurk]

Amazing, 3.0.1 is here!!
:( does this keep the currently installed hacks? or do i have to reinstall them?

[Mike Sullivan]

I guess it's just not my night.. sorry to bother you again...

I filled out the config and now when I click import/export I get this error in a box:
Database error in vBulletin:ImpEx Target 3.0.1:
Invalid SQL: SELECT title, data FROM vb3_datastore WHERE title = 'ImpExSession'
mysql error: Table 'download_forum.vb3_datastore' doesn't exist
mysql error number: 1146
Date: Thursday 15th of April 2004 04:22:00 AM
Script: http://www.downloadforum.com/forum/impex/index.php
Referer: http://www.downloadforum.com/forum/admincp/
Username: pbc
IP Address: ********
Check your targettableprefix value -- it needs to match the table prefix you specified for vB (in includes/config.php).

[Lurk]

when i upgrade to vB 3.0.1, will i have to reinstall my hacks?
vBadvanced Portal
BV Shoutbox 1.0

[Cary]

Yes, everytime you upgrade vBulletin, your old modified files are overwritten with new files... so you will lose your hacks.

[Lurk]

will i lose my current templates and styles?

[alwafi]

hello every body ...

my qus

if somebody he dosn't want to upgrade to 3.0.1

what the good things to do ..?

Becuase every one he dosent want to change the styles and hacks and templets and file languge becuase it's defrent from english

please tell us if this the or wait another Version
becuse we are have more trouples frome the upgrade from Version to Version help us and tell me .

thanks and i am sorry 4 bother you

alwafi

[Cap'n Steve]

Are there any database changes?

[Willnot]

All my users are imported, and I can see them in the list, but it does not update my user count at the bottom of the page. Any thoughts? I ran all the update counters.

[Lurk]

does that mean all the templates and styles are reset?

[Cary]

does that mean all the templates and styles are reset?No they are not.

All my users are imported, and I can see them in the list, but it does not update my user count at the bottom of the page. Any thoughts? I ran all the update counters.Please either open up a support ticket or post in the appropriate forum on this board. - If we use this thread for support, we'll have quite a few different issues being discussed at the same time, which will be a little on the confusing side. :)

[Cary]

Are there any database changes?
I don't believe there are any database changes from 3.0.0 to 3.0.1.

[Snowy]

hehehe well i have lots of work to do now :( aahh well great news on the release.

[Lurk]

ok, that means that i don't have to re-add the templates, right?
do i have to re-modify the default templates?

does upgrading automatically update the vbulletin templates in my current styles?

[Steve Machol]

Read the 3.0.1 announcement to see which templates have changed and which ones need to be reverted.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101628

[Razgo]

will you be announcing in this forum when you update the script? i am just looking out for yabbse to be included.
thanks.

[Steve Machol]

Yes, there will be an announcement any time new importers are added.

[Semperfidelis]

Great job on the bug fixes with releasing 3.0.1 guys
Beers all round
:)

Cant wait for the vb -> vb importer to be included
Has any sort of ETA on that one been set yet ?

[user 1-2-3]

When do you plan to release importer for YaBB SE (days, weeks, months)? I belive it gather most of the votes in the poll.

[Neocorteqz]

well this is going to require a day, but good to see soo many bugs fixed in so little time. :)

[tabacco]

Gah... step one of the phpbb2 import dies.
moderator - importmoderatorid OK
usergroup - importusergroupid OK
ranks - importranksid OK
poll - importpollid OK
forum - importforumid OK
forum - importcategoryid OK
user - importuserid OK
style - importstyleid OK
thread - importthreadid OK
post - importthreadid OK
thread - importforumid OK
smilie - importsmilieid OK
Warning: mysql_query(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /home/httpd/vhosts/idlethumbs.net/subdomains/forums/httpdocs/impex/db_mysql.php on line 220

[mOdEtWo]

Thank you Jelsoft, can't wait to try the import script out!

[Zachery]

Gah... step one of the phpbb2 import dies.
This is NOT support thread, please open a new thread with your problems.

[tabacco]

This is NOT support thread, please open a new thread with your problems.

Dude, calm down. Notice I wasn't asking for help?

[egyptsons]

As usual, this is the thread to dicuss the recent releases of vBulletin 3.0.1 and the ImpEx importer system.

Do not use this thread to report bugs, as it's likely they will be missed. If you believe you have found a bug, please file a report in the Bug Tracker (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/bugs.php).

Have fun.
:( so all my hcak I add will goon :(
I will try to upgrade when the vb 3.1.0 released :(

[VAN]

I didnt see anything in the announcement regarding the bad subscription.php file that has since had to be replaced. You should include that, dont you think?

[Jerry]

When do you plan to release importer for YaBB SE (days, weeks, months)? I belive it gather most of the votes in the poll.

vB3 has so far, though wBB and OT are being done atm.

[Jerry]

Dude, calm down. Notice I wasn't asking for help?

Please describe it and submit a bug though.

[Remi]

Thanks for the update. Do we need to change any thing to the "Languages & Phrase".

I have translated my VB and I don't know how the upgrade will affect my translation.

Thanks

[Floris]

You can upgrade as usual and it will also rebuild the languages, your translations won't get lost.

[Oblivion Knight]

Well since there are no critical bugs, it's safe not to upgrade for a couple of weeks I assume?

Thanks for the update.. :)

[Blue_Ice]

I for one will not be upgrading, I am tired of having to keep replacing the hacks every time there is a upgrade and I find that this one is just so soon after the stable release which leads me to believe that vB 3 Gold should of been an RC 5 release and this new release the stable one.

[Icheb]

Last night I upgraded to 3.0.0, today you guys release 3.0.1 ...
That also happened to me with 2.2.8 / 2.2.9. Admit it, you do that on purpose, don't you?

[Edric]

I own a forum using phpBB2.0.6. I read the announcement and all of this topic. I don't understand something though. First I have to install vb3.0.1 right (after I download it from the Members area), up to there it is fine, but how do I convert my existing phpBB2 Forum into a VB3.0.1 forum, is there some FAQ or Tutorial on how to do this?

I really would not want to mess up my forum content as there is quite a bit of material. Also I thought that from some time onwards it would have been the VB Team to do the conversions, am I wrong?

[mOdEtWo]

how do I convert my existing phpBB2 Forum into a VB3.0.1 forum, is there some FAQ or Tutorial on how to do this?
It is covered in the impex.readme.txt included in the vB3 Import Scripts download (in the members area) on how to import phpBB2 boards to vB3.

Remember to backup your forum database in case anything goes wrong.

[Edric]

It is covered in the impex.readme.txt included in the vB3 Import Scripts download (in the members area) on how to import phpBB2 boards to vB3.
Thanks, as soon as I download vB3 and the vB3 Import Scripts I'll check it out.

Remember to backup your forum database in case anything goes wrong.
Obviously.

[alamuae]

vBulletin 3.0.1

If we upgrade to vBulletin 3.0.1
can we use the language file of the vBulletin 3.0.0 ?
coz i spent time translating the language file for arabic language,
so can it be used to the newer version vBulletin 3.0.1 ?

if it can not be used and translating is needed for the newer version, can you tell me about the changes in the file of language for the newer version, for winning time insdit of losing it searching for the changes.

[mOdEtWo]

It could be covered more precisely in the readme.txt file, but rememer; If you run into any problems, just make a thread. :)

[mOdEtWo]

If we upgrade to vBulletin 3.0.1
can we use the language file of the vBulletin 3.0.0 ?
coz i spent time translating the language file for arabic language,
so can it be used to the newer version vBulletin 3.0.1 ?.
Seems like it:

You can upgrade as usual and it will also rebuild the languages, your translations won't get lost.
But, to be sure, maybe you should make a backup of it. ;)

[Jerry]

It could be covered more precisely in the readme.txt file, but rememer; If you run into any problems, just make a thread. :)

Going to put a section into the manual, but I didn't think "Hey guys & girls wait a day or so while I get the full docs done" would of gone down too well ;)

[Sola]

Dude, calm down. Notice I wasn't asking for help?Then why did you post it here?

[Jerry]

It could be covered more precisely in the readme.txt file, but rememer; If you run into any problems, just make a thread. :)

Reporting a bug might be a better way if its a problem opposed to advice on how to use it.

[Dean C]

Good to see a release out as promptly as this :)

[Joe Gronlund]

OMG kier made a boo boo in footer :D :p

[lilsalmon]

I just ran through the update and import process..and it went beautifully! Great work guys! It runs like a champ!

[teksigns]

can you list the changes to the files ...

that way those of use with major hacked board may walk through
the changes ....

[Arkham]

FORUMHOME
navbar
username_loggedin

Added &amp;uid=$bbuserinfo[userid] to any log out links to ensure that no one else can log many people out with an image.

Requires revert? Yes!


Showthread

Added conditionals to NON DHTML mode to turn off threaded options, thread search, and thread rating if those options are not enabled.

Requires revert: Yes
Regarding the first, can we just add the "&amp;uid=$bbuserinfo[userid]" to all log out links manually, and the second, can we just add the conditionals ourselves, instead of reverting those templates?

[Jerry]

I just ran through the update and import process..and it went beautifully! Great work guys! It runs like a champ!

Just out of intrested, importing from what system ?

[Freddie Bingham]

I didnt see anything in the announcement regarding the bad subscription.php file that has since had to be replaced. You should include that, dont you think?That was just a CVS conflict with the file on the server, not with the file in the download (so nothing was replaced in the download).

[alamuae]

vBulletin 3.0.1

If we upgrade to vBulletin 3.0.1
can we use the language file of the vBulletin 3.0.0 ?
coz i spent time translating the language file for arabic language,
so can it be used to the newer version vBulletin 3.0.1 ?

if it can not be used and translating is needed for the newer version, can you tell me about the changes in the file of language for the newer version, for winning time insdit of losing it searching for the changes.
?????????????

[Areku]

Archive now has .html extension to increase the search engines that will spider the archive as well as making the full version clearer
This means current googled links to php will report 404 then? :(

[Steve Machol]

Alamuae, you do not have to retranslate after upgrading. That would make the Language system useless.

[TheRayden]

I'd upgrade.. if I didn't spend the last 2 days adding hacks to my current version.;)
To bad there isn't a way to upgrade without loosing all your work.

[DarkDelight.net]

Darn it.

I saw the old importer thread was closed so I posted somewhere else before I noticed this new thread.

Oh well.

I'll ask again here.

Will importers work with inactive owned licenses?

If a customer with an active owned license downloads vB3.0.1 and the importer and then lets the license become inactive, will the importer still function?

Thanks

[Mike Sullivan]

This means current googled links to php will report 404 then? :(
No.

[Jerry]

Darn it.

I saw the old importer thread was closed so I posted somewhere else before I noticed this new thread.

Oh well.

I'll ask again here.

Will importers work with inactive owned licenses?

If a customer with an active owned license downloads vB3.0.1 and the importer and then lets the license become inactive, will the importer still function?

Thanks

Yes.

[ericruhl]

Regarding the first, can we just add the "&amp;uid=$bbuserinfo[userid]" to all log out links manually, and the second, can we just add the conditionals ourselves, instead of reverting those templates?Fwiw somewhere there is a typo, either in Steve's text or in what was actually implemented. I checked my updated templates and this is the code that was added which differs slightly from what was described:
&amp;u=$bbuserinfo[userid]

I only noticed it because I was confused by Kier's post and tried to search for what he posted and found no match.

[Mike Sullivan]

Fwiw somewhere there is a typo, either in Steve's text or in what was actually implemented. I checked my updated templates and this is the code that was added which differs slightly from what was described:
&amp;u=$bbuserinfo[userid]

I only noticed it because I was confused by Kier's post and tried to search for what he posted and found no match.
I've edited the template change list to reflect the proper change. What is in the unedited template in 3.0.1 is correct.

[Denzo]

Guys, why make us download all new files, then update them all. Why not just have us import the changed files into our web?

Wouldn't this be easier?

Are they all changed?

Config.php - Looks the same to me, so why do we have to go through changing the server info, then re-upload it?

Thanks
Dave

[Wayne Luke]

Config.php - Looks the same to me, so why do we have to go through changing the server info, then re-upload it?

You don't have to change this one. vBulletin specifically changes the name of this file with a different extension so it doesn't overwrite your existing configuration.

As for the rest of the files, it is common sense. If we say upload these 10 files and not the rest, support issues go through the roof because people upload those 10 files instead of the ones specified. In order to keep these support issues to a minimum and therefore eliminate costs which would otherwise have to be passed to the customer, we make the upgrade instructions as simple as possible.

For those more technical people who make PHP code changes and are able to we have always recommended doing a file comparison and upload the files you feel you need to. However, if the files are not the correct version, we will tell you to upload the proper file before providing any further support.

[Mike Sullivan]

This is a list of changed files in the announcement anyway.

[paratek]

If i deleted a few of the default styles accidently in Gold....what is the best way to re-install all the styles?...will performing this upgrade do it?

[Ras Masta]

When it says "Revert : Yes" on the announcement what does that mean I have to do? I have manually installed hacks and I don't want to upgrade and mess them all up. I would just like to edit the files as VBulletin did and leave it be.

[Zachery]

You HAVE to either revert the template OR do any changes listed your self manually, which could be quite a few changes :) its simpler usualy to revert and reapply changes.

[John Round]

Interesting...So in reality you could have released the importers 2 weeks ago since now you decide they will not be Zend encoded! :confused:

[Jerry]

Interesting...So in reality you could have released the importers 2 weeks ago since now you decide they will not be Zend encoded! :confused:

Nope, there was other work to do on them and other events apart from just making them avaiable.

[Freddie Bingham]

We didn't know that our server was going to be destroyed by CPanel two weeks ago. If that hadn't happened, we would have encoded them and already released them a few days ago. We did not wish to delay their release any longer so we made the decision to let them go fully open, even though it means anyone can use them as a conduit to perform upgrades into other forum software.

[Ogden2k]

Hi, what's the accesskey=x stuff I see in the new Nav bar?

[Wayne Luke]

Hi, what's the accesskey=x stuff I see in the new Nav bar?
It is to make the software more accessible to the visually disabled and those who cannot readily use a mouse.

[Deaconxgp]

which upgrade.php file do we point to..there are a few of them..i think it's upgrade12 is it not?

[Steve Machol]

You always run upgrade.php.

[dcc]

Does the upgrade script check the validity of the files that have been uploaded? I mean, if I use Araxis Mergs to diff all the new files against my live ones, updating the new 3.0.1 with my various hacks and changes and then upload the modified 3.0.1 files so my hacks are in place from the off, will the upgrade script or anything else complain about it?

[boatdesign]

Excellent work on 3.01 as usual. I especially appreciate the detailed template change information - the time required to create the detailed info is very much appreciated.

[noppid]

Less then a 30 day release cycle is gonna keep alot of admins busy. Is this gonna be the norm? Perhaps Gold was rushed? At this rate 3.0.2 will be May 10th. Not exactly something to look forward to.

While I agree security issues should be addressed promptly, this is not what we expected so soon after gold.

[Arkham]

You HAVE to either revert the template OR do any changes listed your self manually, which could be quite a few changes :) its simpler usualy to revert and reapply changes.According to the changes specified, there aren't many to the templates I listed. It would take ten times as long to re-apply my customizations than it would be to add the changes described.

I wanted to make sure that what was listed was exactly (and only) what changed.

IE adding <string> to all log-out links, in those 3 templates, and adding the conditionals to the showthread template.

I was confused as to why these both REQUIRED a revert, when in the last update Kier said you could apply the changes manually. I was wondering what the difference was this time.

[cirisme]

Upgraded without issues. Nice work. :cool:

[Wayne Luke]

I was confused as to why these both REQUIRED a revert, when in the last update Kier said you could apply the changes manually. I was wondering what the difference was this time.
Our upgrade announcements are written with the least technical customer in mind. These customers wouldn't know what HTML is even if they looked at the templates but it is easy to select a "Revert" command from a drop down menu.

More detailed instructions aren't necessary for more technical users because you have the knowledge and insight to figure out any customized changes you want to make during the upgrade.

[teksigns]

can you list the changes to the files ...

that way those of use with major hacked board may walk through
the changes manually ....

[BlueBear]

Has anybody had any luck with an IPB conversion? I get to the 3rd step and get an mySQL error. And the only way around the error is to reinstall vB.

[Steve Machol]

Does the upgrade script check the validity of the files that have been uploaded? I mean, if I use Araxis Mergs to diff all the new files against my live ones, updating the new 3.0.1 with my various hacks and changes and then upload the modified 3.0.1 files so my hacks are in place from the off, will the upgrade script or anything else complain about it?
No, it does not check the actual files. I wish it did because about 50% of the upgrade problems are directly related to people not uploading the files correctly.

[Steve Machol]

Has anybody had any luck with an IPB conversion? I get to the 3rd step and get an mySQL error. And the only way around the error is to reinstall vB.
Please either start a separate thread or use the support system for help with this.

[BlueBear]

Please either start a separate thread or use the support system for help with this.
I see this question (with my problem) has been mentioned, but no solution has been posted. I will continue with 'the problem' there.

Sorry.

[Wayne Luke]

can you list the changes to the files ...

that way those of use with major hacked board may walk through
the changes manually ....
We don't publish every little change to each file between versions. A program like Beyond Compare or Araxis Merge is recommended if you make modifications to your files between versions.

[The_Sisko]

Nice work guys.

We run a german board, 3 hacks included. Took me 10 min to for uploading, db backup and run upgrade script. Plus 25 min for Template checking (in this time board was back online)

Realy nice work. Its an easy job!

[Erwin]

Thanks for the upgrade. :) I like the way you describe the template changes and whether a revert is needed - saves a LOT of time! :)

[Areku]

No.
Will both work simultaneously then? ;)

[AlexanderT]

Thanks for the upgrade. :) I like the way you describe the template changes and whether a revert is needed - saves a LOT of time! :)
I second that! :)

[vissa]

I'm having multiple problems importing from UBB Classic 6.2.1.2 to VB 3.01. I was told Impex was compatible with this.

It SEEMED like everything was ok except for errors in the poll import (which isn't that important). However, when I check the actual VB board, lots and lots of threads/topics had 0 posts in them. Categories had the wrong number of posts in them (even after a updating counters), etc.

Anyone else having problems?

[Jerry]

I'm having multiple problems importing from UBB Classic 6.2.1.2 to VB 3.01. I was told Impex was compatible with this.

It SEEMED like everything was ok except for errors in the poll import (which isn't that important). However, when I check the actual VB board, lots and lots of threads/topics had 0 posts in them. Categories had the wrong number of posts in them (even after a updating counters), etc.

Anyone else having problems?

Not that I've come across.

I suggest raising a support ticket so I can get this resolved for you.

[cos]

Importing phpbb2.6

On the first stage Altering tables

moderator - importmoderatorid OK
usergroup - importusergroupid OK
ranks - importranksid OK
poll - importpollid OK
forum - importforumid OK
forum - importcategoryid OK
user - importuserid OK
style - importstyleid OK
thread - importthreadid OK
post - importthreadid OK
thread - importforumid OK
smilie - importsmilieid OK

Its stopped !!

I understand it takes a bit of time but I only have 3000ish posts and 106 members and its been almost four hours - has it crashed or am I just getting to excited

Oh there is - what looks like a messed up button at the bottom of the page

If it has crashed how do it restart it uninstall the import and re install

Thanks

[Jerry]

Importing phpbb2.6

On the first stage Altering tables

moderator - importmoderatorid OK
usergroup - importusergroupid OK
ranks - importranksid OK
poll - importpollid OK
forum - importforumid OK
forum - importcategoryid OK
user - importuserid OK
style - importstyleid OK
thread - importthreadid OK
post - importthreadid OK
thread - importforumid OK
smilie - importsmilieid OK

Its stopped !!

I understand it takes a bit of time but I only have 3000ish posts and 106 members and its been almost four hours - has it crashed or am I just getting to excited

Oh there is - what looks like a messed up button at the bottom of the page

If it has crashed how do it restart it uninstall the import and re install

Thanks

Please raise a support ticket. On a fresh install of vB3, that stage will take seconds not hours.

Have you set $sourceexsists = TRUE in the config.

[cos]

Yes I have

It just frozen

How can I restart the whole thing again

uninstall and re install

oh have raised a ticket but it been a hour so came here

thanks for the help

[diettalk]

upgraded without issues.. seems a hare quicker to me.

[Jerry]

Yes I have

It just frozen

How can I restart the whole thing again

uninstall and re install

oh have raised a ticket but it been a hour so came here

thanks for the help

The session is in the database :

DELETE FROM datastore WHERE title='ImpExSession';

Will clear it.

A function to do that is being put in impex now.

[cos]

Thanks will give it a go

[sross]

We don't publish every little change to each file between versions. A program like Beyond Compare or Araxis Merge is recommended if you make modifications to your files between versions.
So let me get this straight. I *can* at my own risk use one of these file compare tools to upgrade manually??? My god, there's no way I can deal with loosing all my hacks, it took me 100's of hours to get everything like I want. Being a new vb3 user I thought it would be like phpbb where they always had people posting changed files for the upgrades. Has anyone used the file compare method to upgrade? Feeling a bit sick over this because I need to import my phpbb board and I find I have to have 3.0.1 :(

ouch

[Steve Machol]

So let me get this straight. I *can* at my own risk use one of these file compare tools to upgrade manually??? My god, there's no way I can deal with loosing all my hacks, it took me 100's of hours to get everything like I want.
Sorry but you made the choice to modify the default code, and with it the responsibility it entails. It is simply unfeasible to publish a complete list of *every* change that was made. If we did this the Developers would not have time for coding.

[sross]

yes I understand that and understand why you guys don't release this type of information, I'm fine with that. I was just wondering if using the file compare method can work. For example compare the files, make changes, add the changed files to the new files, then run the upgrade script with all the changed files in place. thanks :)

[poolking]

yes I understand that and understand why you guys don't release this type of information, I'm fine with that. I was just wondering if using the file compare method can work. For example compare the files, make changes, add the changed files to the new files, then run the upgrade script with all the changed files in place. thanks :)
Why don't you make copies of all your hacked files, then run the upgrade script, then compare the copied files to the post upgrade files.

[sross]

Why don't you make copies of all your hacked files, then run the upgrade script, then compare the copied files to the post upgrade files.
because i think i probably have hacked up more files than have been changed for the update to 3.0.1

[Erwin]

I've modified most of my PHP files with custom hacks, but I keep my own log of changes, and using Araxis Merge it took me only 15 minutes to upgrade.

[sabret00the]

same with me, it was a quick seemless update :D

[DeSantes]

Just wondering what the conditionals look like so I can add them to my custom template to finish up my upgarde to 3.0.1:

Showthread

Added conditionals to NON DHTML mode to turn off threaded options, thread search, and thread rating if those options are not enabled.

Requires revert: Yes

[Arkham]

Our upgrade announcements are written with the least technical customer in mind. These customers wouldn't know what HTML is even if they looked at the templates but it is easy to select a "Revert" command from a drop down menu.

More detailed instructions aren't necessary for more technical users because you have the knowledge and insight to figure out any customized changes you want to make during the upgrade.
That's what I thought. I just wondered why the announcement said "Revert!" rather than "Revert, or manually make these changes" as the last update instructions did. I was worried that may have been more changes than were specified in the announcement.

Luckily those look like very simple changes. Thanks! That shouldn't take long.

[sross]

i'd like the import to overwrite everything in my current vb3 database, does it do this by default or is it an option? thanks :)

[Jerry]

i'd like the import to overwrite everything in my current vb3 database, does it do this by default or is it an option? thanks :)

Its the default not to, if you want a import to do that, have a clean install of the database then import into that.

[Joshua Clinard]

I don't understand why so many people want a vb3 to vb3 converter? What would the purpose of THAT be? I think many MORE people would want a vB 2 to vB 3 converter, so they wouldn't have to make changes to the database, and so they could skip the upgrade process. If they had a vB2 to vB3 converter, they would be able to minimize forum downtime, especially very large boards. I know a very large board is waiting on a vb2 to vB3 converter before they upgrade.

[cirisme]

vb3 -> vb3 converter would allow you to merge two forums. :)

vb2 -> vb3 "converter" already exists in the upgrade path.

[Ryan Ashbrook]

I've just upgraded to 3.0.1 after I moved my forums to a new server.

I probably wouldn't have been able to move servers if I was using some other message board. :)

Thanks, guys, truely great job you've done. :)

[Joshua Clinard]

I hadn't heard that a converter would allow you to merge two forums. Where was that info ever stated?

And you totally misread my post. There is no script in the upgrade process that will allow you to do a clean install of vb3 and just import that data, greatly reducing the amount of time a forum must be closed.

Remember, when your dealing with over 20,000 members and 500,000 posts, it takes quite a long time. The forum I'm talking about is actually much larger, but that seems to be the point at which it starts to really take a long time to upgrade. See the thread in support about upgrading really large boards.

So what I would like to know from the developers is, is a vB2 converter in the works? If not, here's my vote for it. Could you add this option to the voting thread?

[Jerry]

So what I would like to know from the developers is, is a vB2 converter in the works? If not, here's my vote for it. Could you add this option to the voting thread?

Option added.

[Wachtmeister]

Hi guys,

i tried to import phpbb forum and get the following:

Warning: set_time_limit() [function.set-time-limit (http://www.php.net/function.set-time-limit)]: Cannot set time limit in safe mode in /home/www/htdocs/webgurus/forum/impex/index.php on line 13

Warning: main() [function.main (http://www.php.net/function.main)]: Unable to access ImpExFunction.php in /home/www/htdocs/webgurus/forum/impex/ImpExController.php on line 13

Warning: main(ImpExFunction.php) [function.main (http://www.php.net/function.main)]: failed to create stream: No such file or directory in /home/www/htdocs/webgurus/forum/impex/ImpExController.php on line 13

Fatal error: main() [function.main (http://www.php.net/function.main)]: Failed opening required 'ImpExFunction.php' (include_path='') in /home/www/htdocs/webgurus/forum/impex/ImpExController.php on line 13



My config is:

;vBulletin:Impex Config File<?php /*
;| ################################################## ################## |;
;| # vBulletin 3.0.1 - Licence Number <removed>
;| # ---------------------------------------------------------------- # |;
;| # Copyright ©2000–2004 Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. All Rights Reserved. |;
;| # This file may not be redistributed in whole or significant part. # |;
;| # ---------------- VBULLETIN IS NOT FREE SOFTWARE ---------------- # |;
;| # http://www.vbulletin.com (http://www.vbulletin.com/) | http://www.vbulletin.com/license.html # |;
;| ################################################## ################## |;

[ Target Database ]
; The following settings allow ImpEx to connect to the vBulletin 3
; database into which you will be importing data.

targetdatabasetype = mysql
targetserver = localhost
targetuser = DB6
targetpassword = mypw
targetdatabase = DB6
targettableprefix = vb3_

[ Source Database ]
; If the system that is being imported from uses a database,
; enter the details for it here and set 'sourceexists' to TRUE.
; If the source data is NOT stored in a database, set 'sourceexists' to FALSE

sourceexists = TRUE

sourcedatabasetype = mysql
sourceserver = localhost
sourceuser = DB6
sourcepassword = mypw
sourcedatabase = DB6
sourcetableprefix = phpbb_

;| ################################################## ################## |;
;| # File ends with closing PHP tag... # |;
;| ################################################## ################## |;
;*/ ?>


can someone help me?

Regards, Wachtmeister

[mOdEtWo]

Wachtmeister, this thread is not the place to get support. Try to make a thread in the vBulletin 3 Troubleshooting and Problems (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59) forum instead.

[Joshua Clinard]

Now the only problem is I can't vote for it because I don't own a license anymore! :(

[Arpyone]

hi, i am italian and i have two questions......

1) what is impex? I can't understand what is it

2) if exists, where can i find GDK of vBulletin 3.0 buttons?

tnx for all answers ;)

[poolking]

hi, i am italian and i have two questions......

1) what is impex? I can't understand what is it

2) if exists, where can i find GDK of vBulletin 3.0 buttons?

tnx for all answers ;)
1. It is Jelsoft's new system for converting different forum types to vbulletin

2. It is available as a download from the member's area.

[CarCdr]

I'm running 3-0-0 with a small number of template and php file mod's. A bug that the users have complained about concerns subscribing to forums.

For the sake of argument, if my 3-0-0 were unchanged, could I install just subscription.php for now, or is the new file dependent on other changes released with 3-0-1?

Thank you.

Thank you.

[ericruhl]

I'm having multiple problems importing from UBB Classic 6.2.1.2 to VB 3.01. I was told Impex was compatible with this.

It SEEMED like everything was ok except for errors in the poll import (which isn't that important). However, when I check the actual VB board, lots and lots of threads/topics had 0 posts in them. Categories had the wrong number of posts in them (even after a updating counters), etc.

Anyone else having problems?
Fwiw yes, I encountered similar problems trying to import UBB 6.5.0. The only errors reported were for the polls as you mentioned, everything else passed (see attached image). It looks like the members imported ok along with thread subjects, but some of the threads were empty and those that weren't empty had posts that didn't belong to that thread title. Some of the topic starters were correct, some weren't.

Disclaimer: This is not a post requesting support, Jerry and I already have an open support ticket. I'm just answering a question.

[Steve Machol]

For the sake of argument, if my 3-0-0 were unchanged, could I install just subscription.php for now, or is the new file dependent on other changes released with 3-0-1?
Yes, assuming you are running 3.0.0, you could use the subscription.php file in Freddies post in the vB 3.0.0 announcement.

[XYPHEN]

Great work on releasing 3.0.1 Kier! :)

[Jerry]

I'm having multiple problems importing from UBB Classic 6.2.1.2 to VB 3.01. I was told Impex was compatible with this.

It SEEMED like everything was ok except for errors in the poll import (which isn't that important). However, when I check the actual VB board, lots and lots of threads/topics had 0 posts in them. Categories had the wrong number of posts in them (even after a updating counters), etc.

Anyone else having problems?

Yea, the polls module shouldn't of gone out :( I'm still working on that.

If the posts were imported, the threads should show them after a counter update and the category order should be changeable.

[Cap'n Steve]

Yea, the polls module shouldn't of gone out :( I'm still working on that.

Out of curiosity, are any of the other released importers still being worked on or are they completely done? In other words, should I import my phpBB now or will the importer be improved in the future?

[Steve Machol]

Check the Import Status thread for the latest information:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102412

[Wayne Luke]

Out of curiosity, are any of the other released importers still being worked on or are they completely done? In other words, should I import my phpBB now or will the importer be improved in the future? The import system is currently being worked on. As bugs are found and squashed, the ZIP file available is updated and those changes are made available. Also as new software versions come out, further updates will be made as needed.

Check out the IMPEX status thread for information on updates, new importers and changes to the system.

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102412

[Jerry]

Out of curiosity, are any of the other released importers still being worked on or are they completely done? In other words, should I import my phpBB now or will the importer be improved in the future?

Yup, just about all of them are being worked on to improve them as much as possiable.

[Snowy]

If you are seeing an hourly slowdown on your server, try this cleanup2.php. It goes into your forums/includes/cron directory. You would only be affected by this if you had a large number of attachments. Having them in the database or filesystem doesn't matter.

This file is also useable with v3.0.0
Thanks for the update, i will try this :)

[catocom]

Does the new cleanup2 file have to be run manually, or is it on
on the cron system to update periodically?

BTW I'm still at 3.0.0, right now.

[perryreeves]

ok for us computer stupid....do I need to do this even if I have not noticed anything wrong?...sorry but these replies don't help those of us that are not geeks.

[cerebro]

Alreayde have a Clenup2 file catocom...just replace is you have a large number of Attachments...i have like 500 mgs :P...damm

[sross]

Its the default not to, if you want a import to do that, have a clean install of the database then import into that.
Hmm, now I'm confused. How can i have a clean install of the database? Won't there still have to be an admin user which will not get overwritten? Is there a way I can use phpmyadmin to blank all my data? would that work? Thanks!

[Jerry]

Having the admin user is fine as is other users.

[sross]

Having the admin user is fine as is other users.
Hmm, but on my phpbb site my admin user is also a forum user. So what happens to that user from the phpbb site that's admin and also a user?

[Steve Machol]

I don't understand what you mean. All admin are also forum users. :confused:

[mwhoob.net]

if you update 3.0.0 to 3.0.1 version

are change The language in last version
we are changed anything The language

my language file is arabic

:confused:

and

What is the steps for change?

[Edric]

I plan on moving from phpBB2 to vB3.

What are the known problems relating to conversion?

What content would be lost such as posts, threads, stickies, announcements, polls, etc? What would happen to the Usergroups and Permissions?

I have some secret forums such as a Staff Area and I would want that to be viewable by the public after the conversion, how do I avoid this?

What happens to Member Accounts?

And in general, what are the known problems related to conversion?

[infobeto]

Known Problems:

1. PMs do not transfer correctly. Only sent items are transferred to Inbox forlder
2. View of active users for imported forums does not work.
3. Some minor problems with [font] bbcode.

That's is as far as I know...

I'm waiting for those to be fixed to do the final import.

[Jerry]

I plan on moving from phpBB2 to vB3.

What are the known problems relating to conversion?

What content would be lost such as posts, threads, stickies, announcements, polls, etc? What would happen to the Usergroups and Permissions?

I have some secret forums such as a Staff Area and I would want that to be viewable by the public after the conversion, how do I avoid this?

What happens to Member Accounts?

And in general, what are the known problems related to conversion?

phpBB2 importer :

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?p=657606#post657606

I would suggest doing an import and having a look at what is imported to get an idea.

[Shadow Duelist]

phpBB2 importer :

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?p=657606#post657606

I would suggest doing an import and having a look at what is imported to get an idea.
And another thing, if you find any bug's while importing please report them.

[Sal Collaziano]

I'm having trouble with an EVE import.. Here's the error I'm getting after selecting EVE from the dropdown in the very beginning:

Parse error: parse error in /home/admin/public_html/forums/impex/systems/eve/011.php on line 97
Fatal error: Cannot instantiate non-existent class: eve_011 in /home/admin/public_html/forums/impex/ImpExSession.php on line 115

[Steve Machol]

Please post a new thread in the Imports forum. This thread is not for troubleshooting.

[Shadow Duelist]

Sorry, I ment post them in the Import forum.

[sgtmaj]

I've downloaded the 3.0.1 zip file, but can't seem to find the upgrade instructions. I'm currently running vb3.0. Can someone point me in the right direction.

[Wayne Luke]

I've downloaded the 3.0.1 zip file, but can't seem to find the upgrade instructions. I'm currently running vb3.0. Can someone point me in the right direction.
Upload all files, run upgrade.php.

There are more indepth instructions at the following locations as well:
http://www.theadminzone.com/forums/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=43

http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/upgrade/

The readme included in the zipfile also contains the instructions..

[Dean C]

I just took a look at impex - great job Jerry :)!

[Jerry]

Thanks :) Lots to do but getting there.

[Dean C]

Just out of curiousity why did you choose to use OOP as opposed to vB's sole reliance on functions and linear code :)? (except the database class :p)

[Jerry]

With the way the design came along with ImpExData, its lends itself to OO. Much easier to write tests in phpUnit for the core. Preference and experience played a part as well, also it will help no end with future development plans.

[HarOOn]

hello all
how r u
i want to download vb forum how i can download
plz tell me any one
thanks

[Wayne Luke]

hello all
how r u
i want to download vb forum how i can download
plz tell me any one
thanks
Visit http://www.vbulletin.com/order/ and purchase the software. Once that is done, you can visit http://www.vbulletin.com/members/ and download the software.

[townjester]

i am running the 3.0 version and all is fine. what is the advantage of the imported that you are all talking about? sorry i am still ne to all this. i can seem to get the upgrades done , but at the same time i fell like a button pusher and find myself praying that it all works right. because if it dont i will be in big trouble, not knowing what to do to fix it. so just want to know what it all does befor i embark on yet another upgrade! thx.

[Jerry]

i am running the 3.0 version and all is fine. what is the advantage of the imported that you are all talking about? sorry i am still ne to all this. i can seem to get the upgrades done , but at the same time i fell like a button pusher and find myself praying that it all works right. because if it dont i will be in big trouble, not knowing what to do to fix it. so just want to know what it all does befor i embark on yet another upgrade! thx.

The importer is to import data from another board (phpBB, IPB, etc) into vB.

[townjester]

ok, so i dont need that since this is the only site i run and the only software i use so i will just do the 3.01 upgrade and leave it at that.

[Wayne Luke]

ok, so i dont need that since this is the only site i run and the only software i use so i will just do the 3.01 upgrade and leave it at that.
Yes, that is correct.

[Stray]

Any idea when the next upgrade is coming?
I only ask because I'd like to upgrade to 3.0.1, I figured it'd wipe out my hacks, kinda clean things up and then I could go back and reinstall the ones I'd really like to keep. This will take me a couple days though I'm sure, and I'd like to have things running smoothly for a while before I have to update again.
So if you think it'll be at least a few months before the next upgrade I'll move forward and start working on things, if not I'll just wait on the next release.

[Don Maddox]

I have two VBulletin v3.01's that I need to merge together. As incredible as this seems to me, this is not currently suppoted by Jelsoft although it is supported for many other types of BBs, right? If that is so, is there any word on when this might be added?

If it is going to be a while, are there any other workable options? The first thing that comes to mind is to convert one of my existing boards to YABB, UBB, or whichever one works the best and then import it into my other VB3.01. Needless to say, that seems like a huge amount of work and probably imperfect. If this is truly the only way to do it, does anyone know if one of the other BB systems offers a VB3 converter?

I need to get this done, so I hope the VB team is doing something about this issue.

[Steve Machol]

From the Importers Poll:

vB3 (being done now)

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100464

[Electronic Punk]

As far as a VB3 merger... convertor type script. Would it be possible to import all threads/posts but not import the users?

If so, if a user with the same username as the original (version A) as they do on the new copy (version B) then that post is then given to them (in such a way that if an update of the counters is done there post count will increase)

I ask because a few months ago, I tried importing the database and the import got up to S (part the way through searchindex) and as such I ultimately lost anything else (users, threads) - I have manage to rebuild that offline and even upgrade the vb2 that it was to vb3, would be really nice to get those posts back in!

[Jerry]

As far as a VB3 merger... convertor type script. Would it be possible to import all threads/posts but not import the users?

If so, if a user with the same username as the original (version A) as they do on the new copy (version B) then that post is then given to them (in such a way that if an update of the counters is done there post count will increase)

I ask because a few months ago, I tried importing the database and the import got up to S (part the way through searchindex) and as such I ultimately lost anything else (users, threads) - I have manage to rebuild that offline and even upgrade the vb2 that it was to vb3, would be really nice to get those posts back in!

Yes, though you'll have to assosiate the users id's in the 002 stage of the import.

[Electronic Punk]

Nice, I will get working on that part of things now :)

[7lem]

hello all
how r u
i want to download vb forum how i can download
plz tell me any one
thanks

[Jerry]

hello all
how r u
i want to download vb forum how i can download
plz tell me any one
thanks

Start here : http://www.vbulletin.com/order/

[Electronic Punk]

Ok, just to make sure that I am going to be able to do everything required before the vb3 merger is completed.

The member ids on the old upgraded-from-vb2-to-vb3-up-to-january-2004 forums do not match the ones in the new-vb3-since-january-2004 forums.

Will I need to make sure these ids are the same (not a problem, but don't want to do it if it is an unneccesary step) if I want to add these to the members post count.

The older threads, around 300,000 posts will they automatically be given newer post ids, as well as the old threads, around 30,000 of them given new thread ids?

Both forums are up at 3.0.1 now, although the older forums are not available to the public.

[MindTrix]

Hmmm question :p

I am running 3.0.1, and wish to import an IPB board, but that is hosted on IPB's server. So if i cant add the database details for that i cant import correct? Otherwise any idea how i can get the info i need?

[Steve Machol]

You will need to download the IPB database and retore it to a new database on the same server as the vB you want to import it to. I don't know if IPB gives you that option or not with their hosted server.

[Jerry]

Ok, just to make sure that I am going to be able to do everything required before the vb3 merger is completed.

Do you mean the vB3-> vB3 importer ?

The member ids on the old upgraded-from-vb2-to-vb3-up-to-january-2004 forums do not match the ones in the new-vb3-since-january-2004 forums.

Will I need to make sure these ids are the same (not a problem, but don't want to do it if it is an unneccesary step) if I want to add these to the members post count.

Do you mean the seperate id's for the same member on the 2 diffrent boards ? If so, you can assosaite them on step 2 of the import.

The older threads, around 300,000 posts will they automatically be given newer post ids, as well as the old threads, around 30,000 of them given new thread ids?

Yes, imported data is give a new id and the old id is stored as importthreadid, importuserid, etc.


Both forums are up at 3.0.1 now, although the older forums are not available to the public.

[Electronic Punk]

Yes, I mean't the importer which will ultimately perform a merger.
Not looked at any of the other importers, as we have used vbulletin for several years.

If I can associate members (which will all have different member IDs) that will be perfect, will we be able to choose which fields from the old member profile will be able to be imported (I have rebuilt their original join date from the time of their first post), also will the posts of members on the old forums who have never rejoined be guests posts with the original names (but obviously not profiles...)?

Thanks for your time, really getting hyped about being able to rejoin my forums :)

[eschaum]

Is the Snitz importer anywhere on the horizon? I even offered to pay to have this importer done over a month ago, but it kind of seems that this isn't such a hot topic anymore.

thanks,

Ed

[Jerry]

Is the Snitz importer anywhere on the horizon? I even offered to pay to have this importer done over a month ago, but it kind of seems that this isn't such a hot topic anymore.

thanks,

Ed

Looks like there is 3-4 to go, then snitz, lucky most of them are database ones.

[eschaum]

Looks like there is 3-4 to go, then snitz, lucky most of them are database ones.
That's great!


thanks,

Ed

[ROTPAR]

why is there no option to import from vb 2.3.0 etc?

Greets

[Jerry]

why is there no option to import from vb 2.3.0 etc?

Greets

Because you can upgrade a vB2 board, and vB2 is on the poll.

[XYPHEN]

Any idea when IPB 2.x's importer will be released?

[Zachery]

Probaly when IBP2 goes stable? You might wanna check this thread for a importer poll and status updates

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100464

[Electronic Punk]

Well I just used the vb3 importer to merge my 2 vb3 forums and it worked great. Took alot of work to re-asssociate the users but I can't thank you enough for helping me to re-add the 300,000 posts I thought I had lost back into my forums :)

[Jerry]

Well I just used the vb3 importer to merge my 2 vb3 forums and it worked great. Took alot of work to re-asssociate the users but I can't thank you enough for helping me to re-add the 300,000 posts I thought I had lost back into my forums :)

Did the users have the same user names ?

I was thinking of adding a flag that would automattically associate in a vB3 import, 2 users if the names were exactly the same.

Handy but dangerous depending on how it is used.

[Wayne Luke]

I was thinking of adding a flag that would automattically associate in a vB3 import, 2 users if the names were exactly the same.

Wouldn't it be more reliable to automatically associated them if the username and the email address is exactly the same or at least the email address?

That would seem to be less of a recipe for trouble since email addresses are unique whereas usernames like Jerry, Joe, Tony, Neo and Trinity are not.

[Jerry]

email , good one.

I think that could be the way to go.

[Electronic Punk]

The majority of users did indeed have the same name, tho, as I wasn't exactly sure how the script was going to work I did rename a few users that I knew had changed their name.

Perhaps something as simple as a checkbox would work.

One other thing, importing both the threads and the posts (especially) was very very system intensive -- would be nice to have the option to manually pause the process?

[Electronic Punk]

Curious, are the imported threads, ordered by their original thread/post id or by the time/date were posted?

Thanks.

[TheRayden]

If a previous import went wrong, how do you reset it so you can try again?

[cirisme]

Curious, are the imported threads, ordered by their original thread/post id or by the time/date were posted?

Thanks.
It's based on your settings. In the forum at the bottom, you can change the ordering via "Display Options".

[Electronic Punk]

Yes, but I mean in the database.

My old database was imported to my newer database so say posted between

5th Jan up to the point of the merger had thread ids beginning at 1 up to say 3000

The older imported threads then carried on from 3001

They are displayed by the correct date, but I was curious that if imported all the threads to a new fresh database, that this would be reverted and the oldest thread would have id 1. etc.

[mtbr00x]

i cant install the skin i just bought. Something wrong with .xml, any ideas/fixes:confused:

[poolking]

i cant install the skin i just bought. Something wrong with .xml, any ideas/fixes:confused:
Go back to the creator of the skin and ask them. :)

[mtbr00x]

actually, i usual i found what i needed after i posted and read some more. amazing hot that works.:cool:

[mwhoob.net]

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106468

[Starshift]

So does anybody know when they are going to fix the phpbb importer?

[Jerry]

So does anybody know when they are going to fix the phpbb importer?

There are no outstanding bugs for the phpBB2 importer in the bug tracker.

[Starshift]

I see, ok, I'll post the bug that's been around since release in the bug tracker, thanks.

[Hellraider]

Is an importer for wBB 1.2 available? Where? When?

[Floris]

Is an importer for wBB 1.2 available? Where? When?
Importer poll and requests (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100464) ||| Overview of system and importer details (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102412)

[Magician742]

Hello!

I hope I am not posting in the wrong area!

I'm new to vBulletin and am wondering if there is a script available for use with WebBBS 4.33 for importing messages? :confused:

Many thank-you's!

Magician
:cool:

[Steve Machol]

Please see this thread for status on the import scripts:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100464

[Steve_C]

We have UBB Classic 6.05 and the import option has 6.3-6.7. Is it ok to select this option?

[Jerry]

We have UBB Classic 6.05 and the import option has 6.3-6.7. Is it ok to select this option?

There is a good chance it will work, though I've not tested it with that version so I can't say for sure.

[Steve_C]

This error flashes breifly when doing "import forums".

Parse error: parse error, unexpected
T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING, expecting ')'
in /home/virtual/site5/fst/var/www/html/impex/systems/ubb_classic/006.php(237)
: eval()'d code on line 5
Any suggestions?

[Jerry]

This error flashes breifly when doing "import forums".

Parse error: parse error, unexpected
T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING, expecting ')'
in /home/virtual/site5/fst/var/www/html/impex/systems/ubb_classic/006.php(237)
: eval()'d code on line 5
Any suggestions?

That will be a diffrence in the way that ubb stores its arrays in perl, and php and the regex parser not being able to figure out completely what it has stored.

Does it not import all the forums ?

[Steve_C]

Yes, BUT no forums show up on the board, other than "Main Category" and "Main Forum", which were not from UBB. There are 16 records in table "forums" (a main cateogry, and 13 forums from UBB), but much of the data is not there (cols 7-15 empty)

[Jerry]

Yes, BUT no forums show up on the board, other than "Main Category" and "Main Forum", which were not from UBB. There are 16 records in table "forums" (a main cateogry, and 13 forums from UBB), but much of the data is not there (cols 7-15 empty)



Try deleteing the Main forum as it is the default one.

[Revvin]

Any updates to the IPB1.3 convertor to convert attachments over?

[Jerry]

Any updates to the IPB1.3 convertor to convert attachments over?

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showpost.php?p=695088&postcount=171

[Steve_C]

We did a fresh new install (kept database intact) and now we get a blank import page... what to do now?

[Revvin]

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showpost.php?p=695088&postcount=171
My hero! thankyou!!

[Steve_C]

Can I pay for someone at vb to do the import?

[Jerry]

Can I pay for someone at vb to do the import?

PM me if you are having serious issues with it.

[Brad.loo]

Sirsteve, that version is very dated. You might need to see if someone has an older import script, or if one of the vB2 ones will work. I know alot has changed in ubb between the current version and yours.

[Steve_C]

Jerry,

Thanks for your help on the ubb import. We are now doing an Ikonboard v3.1 import. Did they not use SQL in this version as we cannot find any db but do see a flat file used.

[Jerry]

Jerry,

Thanks for your help on the ubb import. We are now doing an Ikonboard v3.1 import. Did they not use SQL in this version as we cannot find any db but do see a flat file used.

There are two importers for Ikonboard, the ikon_mysql and ikon_file . The ikon file importer is still being worked on, being a flat file system it is some what more problematic than a database one.

I believe there is a converter done by Ikonboard themselves that will allow you to convert a file based board to MySQL :

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-49298.html

Then use the existing ikon_mysql importer that is released in the mean time.

[MRaburn]

Would like to get the cleanup2.php file in your announcement post but it will not let me.

Please advise.

Cheers
Mike

[Wayne Luke]

Would like to get the cleanup2.php file in your announcement post but it will not let me.

Please advise.

Cheers
Mike
Please read the following thread:
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79557

[Infopro]

Just wanted to say thanks for the phpbb converter guys. Worked perfectly for us.

There are some tables it did not recognize and I got worried when I saw all the errors come up in red font then the page auto forwarded to the next step. Thinking it went south I stopped and reloaded the DB and ran it again. Sure thing, all the needed tables came up fine, those VB did not need came up red.
(then it keeps going)

It did work though. And the forums we've converted had just been converted from XForum to pnphpbb forums last year. (just in case there's anyone using xforum any more, ;) )

@Jerry, you are correct about ikonboard and converting to MySQL then use the vb converter from there. I did this 2 years ago on another forum and it went fine for the most part.

Except that ikonbored had lots of crap ideas like using HTML in posts. The users could change font colors in posts as an example. (I'm not sure how they do that now days though) Since its not bbcode and if your new vb has HTML turned off, the old threads look like garbage. But the ikon converter did work....


...as does the phpbb converter.

Thanks again Gents.

[novelidea]

I recently upgraged my large forum to Invision 2 PR 1 BEFORE someone suggested I try out vBulletin. :( I'll purchase vb303 as soon as there is an import script.

Anyway, I was wondering if there will be an Invision 2 import script soon? And also, I wanted to know how the import script handles large databases? My IPB database will probably be about 100MB before long. Are there any timeout errors or other things I need to be aware of.

[Steve Machol]

100Mb is not very large so that should not be an issue. Jerry will work on the IPB 2.0 importer once version 2.0 is final.

[novelidea]

100Mb is not very large so that should not be an issue. Jerry will work on the IPB 2.0 importer once version 2.0 is final.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, and I cut it down from about 250MB. But I know folk who are running 550MB forums.

Ok. I guess I'm stuck waiting on IPB2 Final. Ah well. :p

[MrChuck]

I had verision 3.0.1... I down loaded the new ImpEx version 3.0.3 and went through the required changes in the ImpExConfig.php file and then uploaded to my server as I have always done in the past.. But then the directions leave me.. What do I do next. I went to my import/export file in my admincp .. do I now import everything? By importing those 16 importers does that upgrade me from 3.0.1 to 3.0.3?

I have read the directions many times and I'm still lost when the directions tell me "From there select the system you want to import from and follow the on screen insturctions". How do I know what system I want to import? :confused:

[catocom]

I had verision 3.0.1... I down loaded the new ImpEx version 3.0.3 and went through the required changes in the ImpExConfig.php file and then uploaded to my server as I have always done in the past.. But then the directions leave me.. What do I do next. I went to my import/export file in my admincp .. do I now import everything? By importing those 16 importers does that upgrade me from 3.0.1 to 3.0.3?

I have read the directions many times and I'm still lost when the directions tell me "From there select the system you want to import from and follow the on screen insturctions". How do I know what system I want to import? :confused:

It's my understanding the you only import or export if you are using, or going
to use, something other than vB. Upgrading doesn't use imp/ex I don't think.
Although I haven't upgraded mine yet. I need to do that in the next day or 2.

[Floris]

The impex system is for site going from one forum software to another. It is not meant to use to upgrade your 3.0.1 to 3.0.3.

[MrChuck]

I partly understand the answer just given. But I guess what I am wondering is I did go through the process of setting up ImpEx as directed as a new upgrade 3.0.3. Yet in my admincp it tells me I am still running at 3.0.1 and to download the new update 3.0.3 version.

I try to keep my forums updated for my administrators. We just pruned off more then 60,000 posts so we are not that slow.

Since I own the server we have unlimited space and only prune when the posting starts to slow down.

Is there another 3.0.3 that I don't know about?

[MrChuck]

It takes awhile with this hard head.. but I at last figured it out. I was clicking the wrong button... instead of downloading the new 3.0.3 version I was clicking the line below that .. it happened to be the ImpEx Program.

Now I will go back to my happy hole. :D

[Floris]

Upgrading from version 3.0.1 to version 3.0.3 goes like this:

a) Make a backup of your current working forum files and database.sql dump.

b) Download the vbulletin.zip from the members area (version 3.0.3) and unpack it on your hard drive. Rename config.php.new to config.php and fill in all the details as required and matching your database and forum settings. (To ensure you use the latest and proper variables)

c) Upload all the 3.0.3 files from your hard drive to the web server, overwriting (not skipping or resuming) all the files in ascii transfer mode (except the images)

d) Run the forum/install/upgrade.php file (not any other file) through your browser and follow the on-screen instructions untill it has 100% completed the upgrade and brings you into the control panel.

Impex is not the upgrade script. it is a forum import/export script.

[MrChuck]

As soon as I figured out what I did .. it was very easy to update to 3.0.3.

I've updated many times. But I kept downloading the wrong thing.. They need to do something different for old men like me that have a hard time seeing.. :cool:

[Floris]

The members area is quite clear I think, it says 'download vBulletin' - which is what you wanted.

[nazon]

It may be a bit hard at first...but its not too difficult to find where to download it from :rolleyes:
<ahref="www.s6.invisionfree.com/persia>GlobalPersia</a>
-naZon

[Galadnor]

Por que no puedo descargar los lenguajes?


By Galadnor.

[Floris]

Por que no puedo descargar los lenguajes?


By Galadnor.
English only please.