Paul B XenForo moderator Staff member Jul 9, 2011 #2 Which importers/converters are available? As of 27 May 2011, there were the following importers available: There are official vBulletin 3.6 and vBulletin 3.7/3.8 importers built in to the software. There is an official IP.Board 3.1.x importer built in to the software. An unofficial vBulletin 4.0/4.1 importer is available as an add-on. An unofficial PunBB 1.2/1.3 importer is available as an add-on. An unofficial SMF 2 importer is currently being developed. http://xenforo.com/community/threads/pre-sales-faq.4951/ A lot of people (myself included) have imported via vBulletin using Impex. Upvote 0 Downvote
Which importers/converters are available? As of 27 May 2011, there were the following importers available: There are official vBulletin 3.6 and vBulletin 3.7/3.8 importers built in to the software. There is an official IP.Board 3.1.x importer built in to the software. An unofficial vBulletin 4.0/4.1 importer is available as an add-on. An unofficial PunBB 1.2/1.3 importer is available as an add-on. An unofficial SMF 2 importer is currently being developed. http://xenforo.com/community/threads/pre-sales-faq.4951/ A lot of people (myself included) have imported via vBulletin using Impex.
B borbole Well-known member Jul 9, 2011 #3 jauburn said: Can I import an SMF forum into this software? Click to expand... What version of Smf do you have? Upvote 0 Downvote
jauburn said: Can I import an SMF forum into this software? Click to expand... What version of Smf do you have?
I infis Well-known member Jul 9, 2011 #4 It is possible to convert if needed SMF-> VB-> XF Upvote 0 Downvote
jauburn Well-known member Jul 9, 2011 #5 borbole said: What version of Smf do you have? Click to expand... Using the latest 1.1.14, not on 2 Upvote 0 Downvote
F Floris Guest Jul 9, 2011 #6 xfservices.com offers smf -> xenforo convert service. Maybe worth looking into. Upvote 0 Downvote
B borbole Well-known member Jul 9, 2011 #7 jauburn said: Using the latest 1.1.14, not on 2 Click to expand... In that case a round about conversion would be the best way. i.e. Smf->vb->xenforo. I converted someone 's forum like that a month or so ago and it converted fine. Upvote 0 Downvote
jauburn said: Using the latest 1.1.14, not on 2 Click to expand... In that case a round about conversion would be the best way. i.e. Smf->vb->xenforo. I converted someone 's forum like that a month or so ago and it converted fine.
el canadiano Active member Jul 9, 2011 #8 infis said: It is possible to convert if needed SMF-> VB-> XF Click to expand... Yes. The only thing there is that passwords will have to be reset and there are no 301 redirects, but it'll work. Upvote 0 Downvote
infis said: It is possible to convert if needed SMF-> VB-> XF Click to expand... Yes. The only thing there is that passwords will have to be reset and there are no 301 redirects, but it'll work.
B borbole Well-known member Jul 9, 2011 #9 el canadiano said: Yes. The only thing there is that passwords will have to be reset and there are no 301 redirects, but it'll work. Click to expand... A few other things like attachments, usergroups permissions etc won't be converted either. Upvote 0 Downvote
el canadiano said: Yes. The only thing there is that passwords will have to be reset and there are no 301 redirects, but it'll work. Click to expand... A few other things like attachments, usergroups permissions etc won't be converted either.