XF 2.2 import attachments from vb5 failed

[jtorral]

Ran the migration using cli. however, no attachments came through. I have thousands on the site. I am wondering if its because my attachments directory is a symbolic link to a different file system.

Can I run the import for attachments only and specifiy a different location? It will be really sad if I have to start from scratch again.

Thanks

 

[Paul B]

It's most likely due to the set up and XF was unable to read the directory.
I suggest copying the files to the same server.

Can I run the import for attachments only and specifiy a different location?

No - imports are a one time thing.
You will have to start over with a clean database.

 

[jtorral]

where would the destination on the target server be for the files relative to the install?

 

[Paul B]

It depends how you have things set up.

If you aren't sure, enter absolute paths.

 

[jtorral]

my bad. maybe i didnt explain ..

src server: /home/abc/www/attachments

new server with xenforo: /home/abc/www/ ?????

do i copy exact directory structure? hate to ask so much. maybe there are documents that explan. I did look around for answers.

 

[Paul B]

Just copy the attachments from the current server to the server where XF is installed.

The location isn't important but it's probably easier to just put them in a temp directory under XF, so you can reference them with a relative path.

 

[jtorral]

thanks.

and last question on this topic.

does xf store attachments in db? i ask so i can remove the old files that i copied over after the import.

thanks

 

[Paul B]

does xf store attachments in db?

No - XF only stores attachments in the file system.

Once the import is finalised and you're sure you don't need the VB data any longer, you can archive/delete it.

The importer add-on can also be uninstalled.