[chrisella]

It worked for me going from phpBB3 3.0.9 to bbPress 2.1 (I’m using the developer version of bbPress)

and bar 5 orphaned topics for an unknown reason (5 out of ~10,000 isn’t bad) it worked perfectly.

[ebiznet88]

Chrisella, does ForumConverter convert phpbb to bbpress 1 or 2 directly?

[shooo]

you came to import a phpbb bbPress bbPress 1.0 then 2.0? or alternative?

[chrisella]

Heya

In the end I decided to give ForumConverter for a direct phpBB3 -> bbPress convert.

It worked flawlessly for me and converted everything without a single hiccup.

I was actually amazed as I was expecting to have to edit files, alter configs or manually sort some bits, but it did a very good job.

It’s called ForumConverter on the WP plugins download, I’d have a look if you need phpBB3->bbPress conversion now.

[DiannaM668]

chrisella, I’m at the phpbb3 to bbpress converter notes on the phpbb3 support forum and the gentlemen writing the code has mentioned passwords and something to do with MD5 hashing. I don’t know what that means, but there is a link to some coding to correct the problem with passwords. Not sure if that is what you may need, but take a look.

https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/phpbb3-gt-bbpress-converter-beta-release

The password plugin they mention is at:

https://bbpress.org/plugins/topic/md5-insecurity-for-bbpress/

[vatoloco2]

You guys really need to scratch this and pick up orson’s awesome phpbb3 forum converter:

http://orsonteodoro.wordpress.com/category/forumconverter/

[DiannaM668]

ebiznet….bated breathe, that’s it. LOL!

I tried this route going from phpBB to bbpress 1.0 standalone and I cannot remember what stumbling block that I encountered. I’ve tried so many routes but every one has an issue.

I’m going to try it again right now as we speak. Chrisella, if you figure out the password issue, if you don’t mind post it, in case I have the same issue. I’m going to retry right now.

[raphaelsuzuki]

In case you’re using TwentyTen theme it’s in ‘/wp-content/plugins/bbpress/bpp-themes/twentyten’.

Otherwise, I don’t know if compatibility mode come with this level of feature.

Although you can just associate base slug with a page and set it to full-width template (I’m not entirely sure if this works).

[benfrain]

Where are the default theme files stored? I’m using a Thematic based wordpress theme and bbPress tells me ‘Your active theme does not include bbPress template files. Your forums are using the default styling included with bbPress.’

Having installed bbPress 2.01 I am trying to edit the layout to make it full width. It seems this must be handled by editing the PHP files. However – the docs suggest the default theme Kakumei is the default – where are the files for this template?

I see only a bbp-twentyten folder in my FTP?

I’d like to simply comment out <?php get_sidebar(); ?> on the relevant files.

I’ve tried making changes in these files but nothing changes frontend.

[raphaelsuzuki]

It is made to be simple, and if you count how well it integrates into WordPress and can use it’s native features, then you have a pretty complete package.

So if you still likes Discuz! better, no problem, I personally think Vanilla is miles ahead of bbPress, but still choose it for simple boards, when the board isn’t the primary feature of the site.

[duyu617]

I think discuz is better than bbpress,bbpress is too simple

[FrosyD]

I want to install bbPress into WordPress which is installed on a subdomain of my main WordPress site.

Can I get bbPress on the subdomain installation to integrate with the main WordPress install?

This is probably easier than trying to fix bbPress and Thesis.

So I want (bbPress) forum.domain.com to call in users from (wordpress) domain.com?

Hope that make sense.

[FrosyD]

Seems like every man and his dog wants to integrate the two but neither bbpress or thesis developers can help.

There is a theme pack plugin which gets you half way there but you get the error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined method stdClass::have_posts() in bbp-forum-template.php on line 117

It’s a case of waiting, find another route or use another forum like simple press.

[chrisella]

mmm today I managed (successfully I believe) to use this script (with some edits) : https://bbpress.org/forums/topic/importing-from-phpbb#post-313

to convert my phpBB3 to bbPress v1.0, and then I used bbConverter to convert the bbPress v1.0 to v2.1

and all seems to have copied fine

one Issue I’m having is the passwords.

When I try and login with a user and the correct old password it continously fails .

It seems (after going through the code a bit and the database) that it’s looking for _bbc_class in the user meta table in this code but that isn’t there in my table atall.

/**

* Convert passwords from previous forum to wordpress.

*/

public function convert_pass()

{

global $wpdb;

$username = $_POST;

if( $username != ” )

{

$row = $wpdb->get_row( ‘SELECT * FROM ‘ . $wpdb->users .

‘ INNER JOIN ‘ . $wpdb->usermeta . ‘ ON user_id = ID ‘ .

‘ WHERE meta_key = “_bbc_class” AND user_login = “‘ . $username . ‘” LIMIT 1’ );

if( $row )

{

$converter = newBBConverter( $row->meta_value );

$converter->translate_pass( $username, $_POST );

}

}

}

Any ideas ?

I know this is quite vague so I can give any more details if needed.

Cheers

[raphaelsuzuki]

Hello, again.

Every slug related to bbPress gives me page not found:

http://www.nelioguazzelli.com.br/rede-de-negocios/

I’ve heard that changing permalinks can mess with bbPress slugs, needing to hit save button in it settings to it start displaying form listings again. Maybe it’s the case, but that’s not working too.

I’ve also heard that maybe my WordPress setup is not aware of bbPress existence (this is more common in version 1.0) and need some extra work, but in this case I don’t have a clue.

[ebiznet88]

Oops, I just committed an “eggcorn” when I said “baited breath”.

I meant, waiting “with bated breath” which means “in a state of suspenseful anticipation.”

I tried converting my phpBB to bbpress 1 using an older converter, with the idea to then converting bbpress 1 to bbpress 2. However, while the posts were converted successfully, the users weren’t so all the posts were attributed to “Anonymous”.

Its a pity I met with a dead end there. My posts asking for help with that problem went unanswered; otherwise I would suggest that procedure here.

[Martin]

Hi,

I’ve just embarked on moving my Drupal based site, blog and forum over to WordPress.

So far so good until I get to what forum software I need to use.

To use any forum software inside WP, I need to move WP posts into the forum software as a forum topic.

Can bbPress do this for me or am I wasting my time? Any suggestions would be great.

[DiannaM668]

Hi ebiznet88, I agree, it does seem phpBB is the most commonly used board. In my attempts to try to get my conversion done, I looked into Invision and vBulletin to see if I could get my SMF or phpBB versions of my forum over into Invision or vBulletin and then use the converter. I’ve tried everything.

For those who have SMF, the conversion over to phpBB is very easy and clean cut and no issues. It’s a plugin for phpBB from their site that you use. I had no problems. So if the phpBB converter comes out, those who have a SMF forum like I did, can convert to phpBB and then use this converter for bbpress.

Yes, I totally agree with you.

I’m waiting with baited breath (or whatever that expression is…LOL)

So excited to see it come out if they (Adam, AWJunkies and/or whoever else is working on it) are able to have time to work on it.

I would be very indebted to them!

[ebiznet88]

I believe there’s a huge installed based of phpbb forum owners looking to convert over to bbpress because of the attraction of integrating seamlessly with WP. I believe the number is even bigger compared to the other forum platforms such as Invision and vBulletin as phpBB is free.

SMF is also free but its newer than phpBB and so I believe there are fewer of such boards around.

Because of this, I hope the bbpress crew can see where they want to put in their efforts to create or complete the converter for phpbb.

It would be a great step forward for the community of bbpress users, don’t you agree

[DiannaM668]

Let me also tag along on the latest thank yous. I’m so excited about this converter and hoping desperately that the phpbb converter will come out really soon.

I have an SMF forum and tried with some of the notes on this thread but with no luck. I got a bit lost in the notes of it. I’ve been working for a few days straight trying to get something figured out to get this client’s forum into bbpress.

I’ve converted my SMF forum into a phpBB forum. There is another WP plubin for phpBB to BBpress conversion, but it’s in huge beta mode I believe. I’m able to pull everything but the actual posts themselves. So close but yet so far.

So I have 2 forums ready for whichever way that I can find the first available options to convert.

If anyone has fine tuned the SMF conversion as well, let me know.

I’ve tried everything I can and keep running into issues.

I’ve been watching this forum for a few days now for updates.

This is great stuff! Can’t wait to get my hands on the phpbb conversion option.

Thank you so so so so much in advance!

[chrisella]

Thank you Adam for the work that you do.

This update you mention, would it happen to contain a converter for phpBB to bbpress as well (keeping fingers on both hands tightly crossed and holding my breath!)?

I second the good sentiments here and also desperately hope that a phpbb converter is on the horizon too.

[raphaelsuzuki]

Hello.

After upgrading to 2.0.2, my bbPress plugin stopped working.

It still works with shortcode, but not ‘natively’ out-of-the-box.

I’ve tried everything. Reinstalling it several times, reseting all configs, deleting every file and databse entry related to bbPress. Nothing. Even, all the settings, forums, topics and replies are still there, intact.

I’ve came from version 1 to 2, and everything was always fine.

What am I missing?

[SK]

I’ve been running a phpBB forum for a while. Is there a migration tool available that helps me move to bbpress?

[jamiehutber]

certainly am. But sitting down and trying to come up with a template like this is no easy task

[DHP Design]

Is there a Dutch language pack proudly powered by bbPress?

g,

jeffrey

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