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importing data from other forums?

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    I'm currently using punbb (also have that data exported into phpbb3), but would like to move over to bbpress 2.0

    However, I can't find any working converter.

    So - is there any proven path for getting data into bbpress v2.0 from outside?

    Thanks!

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    There are some importers in progress, phpbb and vanilla for sure, but the only finished one I'm aware of is from bbPress 1.x.

    I'd guess people were waiting for bbPress 2.0 to be done before putting too much work into an importer.

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    thanks for the reply. I've been messing with the one i've found here:

    http://orsonteodoro.wordpress.com/forumconverter

    but I've not been able to get it working yet. it imports most of the data, but some fields are broken.

    I hope either the owner of that, or someone else will come out with a full release soon. BBv2 looks great - but without data to import, I can't play :)

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    We are wrapping up final beta testing on a brand new plugin which will allow you to migrate your old forums to BBPress 2x. And yes, it does PHPBB3.

    We hope to launch the plugin early next week and will notify the forums here when it is ready.

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    anointed, you are awesome.

    Any word on whether or not this plugin will import MyBB as well?

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    MyBB was not on the original list, but I'll see about getting it added in after we run the first version through a bunch of testing.

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    this is brilliant news. THanks!

    any chance of having punBB part of that tool?

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    Just like with MyBB, let us finish up testing on the first systems and we'll see about adding it later.

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    thanks :)

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    Are you accepting phpbb3 testers? I would like to test your plugin, too. Actually I am sticking with Orson's phpBB3 converter and it works like a dream if you follow all instructions carefully. So I may also help here with some testing if you want

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    Is it possible to get a copy of the beta plugin? We're working on a MyBB forum importer for a client today and would love to contribute it back to the plugin. It would make more sense to build it directly into the beta plugin rather than hook it in later as I'm sure we can take advantage of some of the data assignements/etc

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    @Brad
    sent you a twitter link with the download.

    Will be avail all day if you need me, my skype name is same as twitter if you need instructions at all.

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    Got the download, thanks man!

    I'll be sure to not blow anything up in the process. We'll work on MyBB so we can hopefully get it included in future version.

    I'll keep you posted ;)

    • Posted 8 months ago #

    @Brad

    I'm currently working with the developer on the plugin. There will probably be an updated version within hours for you. I'll send a twitter link when it is available.

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