XF 1.1 Easiest way to empty a forum?

[RobParker]

We're getting ready to expose our test site to some real users but before doing so I wanted to empty a couple of the forums that include old posts we imported to test with.

Is there a way in the ACP to delete all threads on a forum?

 

[Paul B]

No.

The only way is via the front end using the moderator tools.

 

[RobParker]

Is there a quick way to do it with the mod tools? "select all" just selects the current page and we have hundreds of pages...

 

[Paul B]

You could try increasing the number of threads per page.

You may run in to problems trying to delete too many threads at once though.

 

[RobParker]

Yeah that's what I was thinking so was hoping there was some kind of prune thread option like in VB accessible via the ACP

Cheers

 

[RobParker]

I realised a simpler way would be to delete the node and then remake it. When I delete a node I assume all it's content gets deleted? Or is it orphaned and needs cleaning up?

 

[Paul B]

When I delete a node I assume all it's content gets deleted? Or is it orphaned and needs cleaning up?

See this open bug report: http://xenforo.com/community/threads/deleting-a-forum-doesnt-delete-its-threads.9743/