Convert from VB5 to XF

[bsdinsight]

Hi

I have a small forum (smal topics and members) in VB 5 (http://forum.bsdinsight.com) and I would like to use XF - Can I convert from VB5 to XF?

Thanks in advance.

 

[TPerry]

Hi

I have a small forum (smal topics and members) in VB 5 (http://forum.bsdinsight.com) and I would like to use XF - Can I convert from VB5 to XF?

Thanks in advance.

AFAIK there is not a direct VB5 to xenForo importer. If you have the data in a VB4 database then you can. @Jake Bunce may be able to help you out, but it will probably consist of a custom conversion.

 

[bsdinsight]

I do not have db in 4.0 - just have on VB5 only. Can AFAIK convert in VB 5 Version.

Because my forum is small forum, so I can re-post topic that cannot convert

 

[TPerry]

I do not have db in 4.0 - just have on VB5 only. Can AFAIK convert in VB 5 Version.

Because my forum is small forum, so I can re-post topic that cannot convert

AFAIK (As Far as I Know)... an acronym. As I said, it would probably entail a custom conversion (or 2 step - like from VB5 to IPB to xenForo, if IPB has a converter available).

 

[bsdinsight]

It means you do not have tool to convert, and need a "custom conversion" - I am not technician and programer - do you have any helps in my case?

 

[mistypants]

There's an IPB converter available, so you can go vBulletin 5 > IPB > Xenforo. If you don't own a copy of IPB, there are many members here who offer import services. You could try asking them if they do vB5 conversions.

 

[borbole]

Indeed, as mentioned above you can do a round about conversion. First to Ipb then to xenforo.

Can AFAIK convert in VB 5 Version.

Couldn''t help but lol at this. It was so funny

 

[bsdinsight]

Hi

First, I use IPS to conver from VB5 to IPS forum

Next - how to conver from IPS to Xenforo? Please help me in this step.

 

[borbole]

Hi

First, I use IPS to conver from VB5 to IPS forum

Next - how to conver from IPS to Xenforo? Please help me in this step.

There is a built in Ipb converter in xenforo. Go to your Acp->Tools->Import External Data. And where it says: Select system to import from: choose Ipb Board (correct version) from the drop down list.

 

[bsdinsight]

Thanks you - but I got error as

 

[Paul B]

Which version of IPB are you attempting to import from?

 

[bsdinsight]

I am using IPB 3.4.5 version

 

[Mike]

You really should be using the IPB 3.4 importer then. Your line numbers also don't line up, so you need to be importing into 1.2.3 as well.

 

[Alteran Ancient]

If you can't get your head around this, then try hailing @Jake Bunce - he's our resident Import guru. As Mike stated, make sure you're using the correct IPB importer version along with the latest version of XenForo.

 

[Jake Bunce]

Thanks you - but I got error as

View attachment 62621

Old bug. Should be fixed.

For reference:
http://xenforo.com/community/threads/conversion-from-ip-board.33832/