I have probably a 2 part question.
We had troubles using the import script when trying to go from VB2 to VB3. So, we ended up using Impex and still had some issues. As it turned out, Impex would not import the Attachment table because of a " ' " in some of the file names like this "Joe's File". We had maybe 20 attachments like that so we just changed the names of them to something like "Joes File".
After this, we never went back and tried to use the upgrade script, we just stayed with Impex.
Impex seemed to do a decent job, but the Avatars were one noticable omission. Same with forum permissions.
We have a fair number of hacks on our vB2 board, if that matters when choosing upgrade vs. Impex for vB2 --> vB3.
So....my questions are:
1. Should we re-try the upgrade and dump what we have? I am not sure what all the benefits are of the upgrade vs. Impex when going from vB2 to vB3.
2. If we should just stay with the Impex result, how can I get my avatars loaded in from the files they are today in to the MySQL database to be used in vB3?
I have a valid/active license, so if this should be a ticket, just let me know.
Thanks everyone.
We had troubles using the import script when trying to go from VB2 to VB3. So, we ended up using Impex and still had some issues. As it turned out, Impex would not import the Attachment table because of a " ' " in some of the file names like this "Joe's File". We had maybe 20 attachments like that so we just changed the names of them to something like "Joes File".
After this, we never went back and tried to use the upgrade script, we just stayed with Impex.
Impex seemed to do a decent job, but the Avatars were one noticable omission. Same with forum permissions.
We have a fair number of hacks on our vB2 board, if that matters when choosing upgrade vs. Impex for vB2 --> vB3.
So....my questions are:
1. Should we re-try the upgrade and dump what we have? I am not sure what all the benefits are of the upgrade vs. Impex when going from vB2 to vB3.
2. If we should just stay with the Impex result, how can I get my avatars loaded in from the files they are today in to the MySQL database to be used in vB3?
I have a valid/active license, so if this should be a ticket, just let me know.
Thanks everyone.
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