XF 1.4 Just want to check

[New Joe]

I know I asked this in another Thread but just wanted to check.

So I installed Xenforo with a data base.
I will do the import from vB 4 for the data base

I just want to check that all that does is import the table into the Xenforo database?
Basically not effecting the vB 4 database at all, that will still be in tack and usable just the same after doing the import?

Thanks

 

[Paul B]

The source database is unaffected by an import.

 

[New Joe]

The source database is unaffected by an import.

I thought as much, but always good to check and maybe good for others if reading this
Thanks Brogan...

 

[New Joe]

A new question.

Say I do a test import to see how it all goes, then I want to delete all the boards and users before doing the real import am I right there is no mass delete for boards or members?
Do I have to delete everything one by one?

 

[AndyB]

I want to delete all the boards and users before doing the real import

No you want to start with a new database to import into. Once the import is done, then you will make modifications.

 

[AndyB]

The only issue I ran into when I imported from vB4 were duplicate emails. In XenForo duplicate emails are not allowed, so before you import I suggest you check for any duplicate emails in your vB4 forum.

 

[Paul B]

Say I do a test import to see how it all goes, then I want to delete all the boards and users before doing the real import am I right there is no mass delete for boards or members?
Do I have to delete everything one by one?

I did link you in your other thread to the best method for doing an import, but you dismissed it.

https://xenforo.com/community/threa...-customizing-before-import.83570/#post-830304

 

[Martok]

@New Joe I'd highly recommend following the guide that @Brogan linked to. It makes the process so much easier. I used this when I imported my forum.

 

[New Joe]

I did link you in your other thread to the best method for doing an import, but you dismissed it.

https://xenforo.com/community/threa...-customizing-before-import.83570/#post-830304

Ok I see it now, thanks.
Just getting used to everything here.
Sorry if I'm being a pain

 

[Lisa]

Ok I see it now, thanks.
Just getting used to everything here.
Sorry if I'm being a pain

Everyone has to start somewhere