Before I buy Converting questions

[Kat]

I'm very impressed with what I have seen here and am anxious to get going with it. But I am deeply ingrained in UBB right now and quite leary about the conversion.

My major question is: exactly HOW to the importers work? Do they extract data from the existing files or do they actually change the existing UBB files?

Of course I would have a backup of my current UBB files, but I would like to understand the actually process before I dive into this.

Thank you,
Kat

PS Also any news as to when the latest UBB version convertor will be out? I will downgrade if I have to, but what a pain!

[JamesUS]

They just read the UBB data - they never change any of it

As for the UBB 6.1 convertor - I hope it will be ready soon - but we're not exactly sure of a date. Hopefully the person working on that will be able to post here and tell you more.

[Kat]

Thank you James!! Your answer certainly helps.

[Kat]

Ok, here I go... wish me luck.