Importing to vB2 or vB3

[googull]

I have a large Infopop UBB 5.45c that has nothing but users, forums and threads. No polling, buddy lists, etc. Is there a way to import this into vB3? Or must I start with vB2 then upgrade?

[Steve Machol]

At this time you will need to install vB 2.3.5, import your UBB data, then upgrade to vB3.

[googull]

Thanks Steve - will I have access to both vB 2.3.5 and 3.0.1 when I purchase? or is that two different licenses?

[Zachery]

Yes, you have access to 2.3.5 and 3.0.1.

[googull]

OK - I purchased and installed v2 and am at the point where I need to import. Is there a step by step process that I can follow to import my UBB threads into vB2? Do I need to manually build the forums first? etc? Not sure where to begin other than that I've loaded the scripts up and am ready to go!

[Steve Machol]

1. Install vB 2.3.5. It must be installed on the same server as the UBB data.

2. Download the import zip file under vB 2 Imprt Scripts here:

http://www.vbulletin.com/members/import.php

3. To install these scripts, extract the files and upload into a directory called "importers" on your vBulletin 2 forums root directory. Once you have finished, be sure to delete these scripts again.

4. Run the importer from the Imports & Maintenance section of the Admin CP.