Impex and 3.7.0

[Puntoboy]

I've just read a thread saying that you cannot use Impex to import directly into a 3.7.0 forum.

I was wondering, my forum is currently running on 3.5.7 so would a way round this be to use Impex to upgrade to 3.6.8 then upgrade using the regular method to 3.7.0 when the final version (non beta) is released?

The reason I want to use Impex in the first instance is because my database is very old and full of crap from well before I took over the forum. I'd like to start fresh so I want to just import the threads, posts, users and usergroups.

So does this sound feasible?

Thanks,

Chris.

[Zachery]

Impex is not designed to, nor was it ever ment to be an upgrade path. We always recomend a direct upgrade as it is the best way to upgrade.

[Puntoboy]

Thanks Zachery, but how do I clear out my database and upgrade?

[Zachery]

uninstall the addons you no longer use, then upgrade.

[Puntoboy]

I've done that and there is still a lot of left over rubbish.

Is there no way I can start fresh and upgrade?

[Steve Machol]

Not really. You would have to manually remove all the changes to the database made by your hacks.

[Puntoboy]

Oh ok :(

What a nightmare. I've hated taking over this forum due to all the old crap. When I took over it was 3.0.2...

[Puntoboy]

When will 3.7.0 Gold be released? A rough idea would be nice.

[Zachery]

It will be released when its done, there are no public estimates as of this time.

[Puntoboy]

Okey dokey. I'll wait until it's released then upgrade.

Thanks for your help.

[Wayne Luke]

I suggest comparing your existing database structure with the includes/mysql_schema.php. This will allow you to drop fields that are not within the default schema.

[Puntoboy]

Would I need to uninstall all modifications to do this?

[Wayne Luke]

Unless you know specifically what fields and tables that they add in their installation process, then yes.

[Puntoboy]

Ok, well that does sound more like what I'm after.

Thank you.