Michael Dance
Active member
nice
I've converted another site for $29 yesterday with 285,000 posts using this script. Went smooth.
LOL, Someone paid you to use a free convertor.
Classic.
Yep, the permissions come over, but there is a negative to this actually, which I found with a few trial imports. Because you have permissions and usergroups that just won't be needed on XF, as they function vastly different, you will find forums endup highlighted which states they have custom permissions, but you can have all permissions set to default, and it will still be highlighted, as it brings over permissions that don't exist in XF and screw with things.It looks like the permissions came across just like I had them in vB4. I am quite pleased. I am going to keep digging around in the permissions but it so far they all look good.
Yep, the permissions come over, but there is a negative to this actually, which I found with a few trial imports. Because you have permissions and usergroups that just won't be needed on XF, as they function vastly different, you will find forums endup highlighted which states they have custom permissions, but you can have all permissions set to default, and it will still be highlighted, as it brings over permissions that don't exist in XF and screw with things.
After finding this out in a demo import, before I did my actual import I reset all permissions on usergroups and nodes to default, imported and then redid all permissions again, using the new XF one's, and that fixed the issue. Now when I see a highlighted forum stating it has custom permissions, it actually does have custom permissions assigned to it.
If people are willing to pay him to use it, good luck to him.I'll have to admit that i had to bite my tongue last night. I was laughing at the irony of someone paying $29 to import using a free script. In fact i was thinking it rather cheeky for someone to brag that someone elses free work was earning them $29.
I hope you asked permission first before you used it Floris - either that or made PaulM a nice donation as you are profiting from his work....
Not saying that you shouldnt earn something from it, it's just that imo it should be beneficial for all parties.
Paul
If people are willing to pay him to use it, good luck to him.
I always accept donations, but its not a requirement, the importer is provided free.
I just found it rather funny that people paid to use something thats free. Guess it must just be me.
Well normally its on vb.org, so they use the built in system.How do people send you donations? .
I'll have to admit that i had to bite my tongue last night. I was laughing at the irony of someone paying $29 to import using a free script. In fact i was thinking it rather cheeky for someone to brag that someone elses free work was earning them $29.
I hope you asked permission first before you used it Floris - either that or made PaulM a nice donation as you are profiting from his work....
Not saying that you shouldnt earn something from it, it's just that imo it should be beneficial for all parties.
Paul
I noticed DI now includes a quick link for donations on his... which is maybe something you could do Paul on the initial post near the file download... I think devs should be paid a little by everyone who uses their work... and it keeps devs motivated to continue IMHO.
We use essential cookies to make this site work, and optional cookies to enhance your experience.