Importers (requests & poll)

[dndog]

I don't use this bulletin board software, but you might as well add it to the list Jerry.

http://www.bbv2.com/

-dndog

[Bill Thebert]

What's the latest on WebBBS?

Nearly a year ago I sent in several thousand WebBBS messages as test data. Plus a functioning WebBBS-->VB3 script (limited, but basic functionality).

I'm surprised to now see a request for test data in the poll.

If I provide it again, will it help to bump WebBBS up the priority list?

[Jerry]

What's the latest on WebBBS?

Nearly a year ago I sent in several thousand WebBBS messages as test data. Plus a functioning WebBBS-->VB3 script (limited, but basic functionality).

I'm surprised to now see a request for test data in the poll.

If I provide it again, will it help to bump WebBBS up the priority list?

A year ago ? vB3 was only released in march.

Though if you PM me the details I can look at it.

[Bill Thebert]

A year ago ? vB3 was only released in march.

Though if you PM me the details I can look at it.

Yep. I rounded it off. 10-11 months = nearly a year.

I've long ago mislaid the support ticket number that started our correspondence, Jerry. But you & I exchanged numerous e-mails on this subject.

I forwarded a WebBBS->vB3 script . . . one that started out as webBBS->vB2.X, but which had been hacked by user "tmorris" to perform some basic vB3 functionality. For example, it included support for "threading" (maintaining the parent/child relationship between posts & replies), but it didn't import any USER data. All posts were imported as those of a "Guest User".

The results of a test run of this script can be seen here:

http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

I also forwarded some sample data. Most of which I still have -- still unimported.

One unresolved riddle, as I recall, concerned older versions of webBBS which stored dates in a text fashion; whereas newer versions stored UNIX-style dates. Others were relatively trivial -- like importing quotation marks (stored as " ) properly.

What other details would you like me to send? I'm willing to send/share anything that would help this along.

Best,

Bill

[Jerry]

I've long ago mislaid the support ticket number that started our correspondence, Jerry. But you & I exchanged numerous e-mails on this subject.

As have I, I had a quick look as the system name seemed familiar though my memory was found wanting.

I do apologize, I must of over looked this one.

I forwarded a WebBBS->vB3 script . . . one that started out as webBBS->vB2.X, but which had been hacked by user "tmorris" to perform some basic vB3 functionality. For example, it included support for "threading" (maintaining the parent/child relationship between posts & replies), but it didn't import any USER data. All posts were imported as those of a "Guest User".

The results of a test run of this script can be seen here:

http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=58

I also forwarded some sample data. Most of which I still have -- still unimported.

One unresolved riddle, as I recall, concerned older versions of webBBS which stored dates in a text fashion; whereas newer versions stored UNIX-style dates. Others were relatively trivial -- like importing quotation marks (stored as " ) properly.

What other details would you like me to send? I'm willing to send/share anything that would help this along.

Best,

Bill

I dare say with the time that has passed and my lack of recall on the matter it would be best to start a new ticket and re start the process, so that I can look at it a fresh.

The only thing I can think is other importers took priority on shear numbers of requests and that in the normal course of house keeping I deleted the data by mistake, as unless I have permission, I don't keep user data once an import has been written.

Also with the improvments in impex over the last year I would expect that the user Guest status can be soved also.

[Jerry]

I don't use this bulletin board software, but you might as well add it to the list Jerry.

http://www.bbv2.com/

-dndog

Yup, its already done, #34 in the import done list.

[x-man01]

phpnuke7.5

ok i have a site running phpnuke7.5 and id like to import my users + posts into vbulletin 3.0.5 . this is an urgent request.

please if anyone knows anything about how to go about this please share your wisdom.

i have the latest impEx on this board.
thnx

[Jerry]

ok i have a site running phpnuke7.5 and id like to import my users + posts into vbulletin 3.0.5 . this is an urgent request.

please if anyone knows anything about how to go about this please share your wisdom.

i have the latest impEx on this board.
thnx

If its a default phpnuke install PM me and if you can give me a copy of the database I'll be able to do the importer, its just finding a default install that is the difficult bit for me.

[ManagerJosh]

Just a more strategic sales strategy...

Perhaps providing a bridge(importer) between the old vBLite/vB1.x users to vB3?

[Yves R.]

Jerry, "Xoops - NewBB" importer is compatible with NewBB2 for importing?

[Jerry]

Just a more strategic sales strategy...

Perhaps providing a bridge(importer) between the old vBLite/vB1.x users to vB3?

Spooky got asked for that one at the end of last week, all done now.

[Jerry]

Jerry, "Xoops - NewBB" importer is compatible with NewBB2 for importing?

Yes.

[ManagerJosh]

LDUForum?

[Jerry]

LDUForum?

Looks good, would just need some source data.

[ManagerJosh]

Possible Importer Update?
Eve 4.0.3

http://community.infopop.net/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/62810671463/m/2601005/r/2601005