Q&A — AIXF Node Cloner
ermissionRebuild job once per run.
Q: Does this clone posts/threads too?
A: No. This tool clones node structure only (forums/categories/pages/link forums), not forum content.Q: Can it clone sub-forums?
A: Yes — enable Clone child nodes (recursive) to clone sub-forums and the full descendant structure.Q: Why do I get “Please select a valid parent” when cloning recursively?
A: XenForo validates parent/child node relationships. Some structures that exist on older/imported sites may not be allowed to be recreated through the entity system. If XenForo rejects the parent selection for a node, the clone may fail unless a valid fallback parent exists.Q: Does it copy node permissions?
A: If Copy node permissions is enabled, the add-on duplicates xf_permission_entry_content rows for the cloned nodes and then enqueues a permission rebuild job.Q: Will it rebuild permissions automatically?
A: Yes — after cloning (when permission copy is enabled), it enqueues XenForo’s XFermissionRebuild job once per run.Q: Will cloned forums have unique URLs / node_names?
A: XenForo can operate with node_name as NULL on many node types, and the add-on can generate unique slugs when used. If you want strict URL naming, ensure node names are generated uniquely (depending on your add-on version/logic).Q: Does it clone display order and styling?
A: Yes — it copies standard node fields like display_order, style_id, and navigation-related fields where present.Q: Can I clone a forum into a category (or vice versa)?
A: You can choose any target parent, but XenForo may reject invalid relationships. Example: some node types must live under categories or root.Q: Is it safe to run on a live site?
A: Yes for structure cloning, but treat large recursive runs carefully:- test on staging first if possible
- keep permission copying enabled only when needed
- run a node tree rebuild if your tree is known to be inconsistent