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Hi all,

I'm trying to convert data from my phpbb forum to my new ipb forum. I'm using the converter provided by IPS. But I have no clue how I can convert it.

In the documentation I read that I have to upload the content of the 'upload' map. But where do I need to upload it to? To which folder? Because when I upload the files and folders, I don't see 'Applications Not Installed' in 'Manage Applications & Modules.'. So I can't install it.

Currently I'm running the IP.Board 3.4.8 version.

Many thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
Maarten

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Hi,

Upload the contents of the 'upload' folder to the same location as your con_global.php, so that the admin and interface folders merge with the ones that are already there.

19 minutes ago, Makke said:

Hi all,

I'm trying to convert data from my phpbb forum to my new ipb forum. I'm using the converter provided by IPS. But I have no clue how I can convert it.

In the documentation I read that I have to upload the content of the 'upload' map. But where do I need to upload it to? To which folder? Because when I upload the files and folders, I don't see 'Applications Not Installed' in 'Manage Applications & Modules.'. So I can't install it.

Currently I'm running the IP.Board 3.4.8 version.

Many thanks in advance.

Kind regards,
Maarten

 

If you still need help, please do not hesitate to pm me :)

 

Best regards

UKF

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Thanks!

But obviously it was a dumb question... >_<

2 minutes ago, Makke said:

Thanks!

But obviously it was a dumb question... >_<

 

PM'ed you.

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On donderdag 22 oktober 2015, UKF_HHA said:

 

If you still need help, please do not hesitate to pm me :)

 

Best regards

UKF

Yeah,

 

I've uploaded everything. I select the 'phpBB 3.0 / 3.1' for IP.Board (I have a phpBB 3.1.5). I've filled in all the database information fields and when I continue, I get the error:

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An unexpected error occurred, could not locate conversion ID. Please try again.
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:unsure:

4 hours ago, Makke said:

Yeah,

 

I've uploaded everything. I select the 'phpBB 3.0 / 3.1' for IP.Board (I have a phpBB 3.1.5). I've filled in all the database information fields and when I continue, I get the error:

 

:unsure:

 

Some of the conversions aren't available like group permissions I think. 

Try to convert phpBB to IPB 3.4.x then from IPB 3.4.x to IPS.

 

Best regards

UKF

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I'm currently running IP.Board 3.4.8. So if I'm not mistaken, I'm doing the first step that you suggest?

55 minutes ago, Makke said:

I'm currently running IP.Board 3.4.8. So if I'm not mistaken, I'm doing the first step that you suggest?

 

Try to do what I mentioned on your localhost before taking your data online.

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I don't think I completely understand you.

You mean that I have to host IP.Board local?

3 minutes ago, Makke said:

I don't think I completely understand you.

You mean that I have to host IP.Board local?

I am little unsure why getting error but if have you have few option one can be submit ticket via client area and detail every step plus error and sure can help or i am happy look at the forum myself but would need PM me directly.

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