 | Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 |  |
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I have success to install the phpbb3 RC5 version .And now i want try to convert my old forum post into phpbb3 board. What should i need to do? I just want to try convert only.
I don't know also how to correct the below field.Can teach me ? Issit the below pic 1 is for convert my old board to new board?
P/S: I just want test convert the phpBB2 to phpBB3 board now, I m not really want to use the phpBB3 board now since the new board still have a bug . So pls let me know issit after i convert , my phpBB2 board will be gone? Or staying like now? |
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/01/2007 12:01 PM |
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I wouldn't trust the convertor on your live database. So I cloned your Live database and stored it in a database named wtfone_test. It is now identical to your Live database, including the username login details...
I noticed that you are starting to run short on webspace while I was there. According to the graphic, you only have a bit less than 44 MB of space remaining on your server. I don't know if they count your database space usage against you or not, so this may or may not pose a problem...
In the phpBB 3 database convertor, enter wtfone_test in the database name field. Enter the username and password stored in your phpBB2 config.php file in the Database username and password fields. The setting for the Board path appears to be correct, so you can leave it too...
The problem that might happen is that this convertor may need to point to the same database as what is specified in your phpBB2 config.php file. I don't really see why they needed a path to the phpBB2 forum folder, but if it becomes a problem, we can deal with it too...
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/01/2007 8:28 PM |
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I think i still not understand much about this step. I can't do it my self. Do you have some pic to show me how to correct it?  |
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/02/2007 1:38 PM |
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Since I don't have a link to the convertor in your screenshot, I can't give you a screenshot where the values are entered as I suggested above. I think you are trying to make this harder than it really is though. I already cloned your Live database for you, so you don't have to worry about doing that.
- You can leave the Database type set to MySql.
- Leave the Database server hostname and Database server port fields blank.
- Enter wtfone_test in the database name field.
- Then enter the same username and password found in your forum/config.php file into the Database username and password fields.
- You would leave the Prefix for tables in database set to phpbb_.
- You should change the Board path to ../forum since that is the name of your phpBB2 folder
- Leave the Refresh page to continue Conversion set to Yes
- Then press the Begin Conversion button...
If there is a problem, it will tell you and we can go from there...
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/03/2007 2:06 AM |
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Ok, i has success to convert the board and it has working now ~~ Thanks alot. But that Subforum cannot be convert together?? Ok, if i want to install some MOD into phpBB3 , what do i do ? Install with manually? or need to download some tools like EM ? phpBB3 available using the EM?
http://www.wtfone.com/phpBB3
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/03/2007 3:36 PM |
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If you want to install MODs into phpBB3, then at the current moment, you will have to do it manually, and you will probably have to have an XML editor. The phpBB MOD team is moving away from text MODs, for whatever reason. IMO, they are making a huge mistake, but they seem bound and determined to continue. Everyone has a text editor, but that may not be true for XML editors. I can't even begin to guess why they think that is better...
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/03/2007 4:31 PM |
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If you want to install MODs into phpBB3, then at the current moment, you will have to do it manually, and you will probably have to have an XML editor. The phpBB MOD team is moving away from text MODs, for whatever reason. IMO, they are making a huge mistake, but they seem bound and determined to continue. Everyone has a text editor, but that may not be true for XML editors. I can't even begin to guess why they think that is better...
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Ya, Now i only know the phpBB3 version is not support any MOD install tools like EM .. All MOD need to install with manually. Anyway , thanks alot master, i has know how to do that all yet. Love you.  ( Kidding ) |
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/03/2007 10:56 PM |
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Hopefully someone will develop a version of EM that can work with phpBB3. I know wGEric is currently working on it, but I don't think his heart is into it...
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/05/2007 11:39 AM |
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Ya, master, i has install the ezportal for my phpbb3 board but at last 2 step i can't do it. could you explain to me?
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styles/prosilver/template/overall_header.html
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<!-- IF TRANSLATION_INFO --><br />{TRANSLATION_INFO}<!-- ENDIF -->
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<!-- IF S_PORTAL_COPY --><br />{S_PORTAL_COPY}<!-- ENDIF -->
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I can't finish this step.because i can't find the commnet.
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#-----[ DIY INSTRUCTIONS ]------------------------------------------
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After installation clear your cache/ directory
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Does this DIY mean ask me delete the cache folder on ftp? or just delete the all file inside the cache folder?
But i seen the Ezpotal is working on my forum , it have nothing problem, just worry will have some error because haven't finish the last 2 step.
http://www.wtfone.com/phpBB3 |
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| Re: Convert phpbb2 to phpbb3 | |
| Posted: 09/05/2007 11:40 PM |
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DIY INSTRUCTIONS means what's listed below are things that need to be completed after the MOD is installed. So this is telling you to empty the cache folder once the MOD is installed...
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