Looking on migrating to xenForo

[DMNKNG]

Hi !

I'm DMNKNG, and I'm from France (sorry if I misuse some words), I'm currently looking at migrating to the lastest version xenForo from IPBoard 3.3.1, and I would like to know a few things.

1. is it directly possible or do I need to upgrade my IPBoard forum first (that would be a bummer, cause that would be a pain in the ass to get those upgrade files from IPS) ? I found a few things, but they seem to be "a bit outdated" so a clear yes (or no) would appease me.
2. When I import the old database to xenForo, does it erase/alter the old one or does it copy it to the new one ? I know that I need to make a back-up, but it would be very nice if it makes a new database and leave the old one intact.
3. Does xenForo have a French translation for the last version ?
4. Is there any "Hide" BBCode ? It's like a Spoiler fonction but you need to answer to the the thread to view what in it.

I must have forgotten some questions, some of them might get answered in the demo I took.

Cheers in advance for answer !

 

[Paul B]

You can import from IPS 3.3 into XF1 then upgrade to XF2.

The original database is unaffected. The content is copied to a new database.

Translations are provided by third parties here: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/categories/translations-2-x.48/

The last item would require custom development.

 

[DMNKNG]

You can import from IPS 3.3 into XF1 then upgrade to XF2.

The original database is unaffected. The content is copied to a new database.

Translations are provided by third parties here: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/categories/translations-2-x.48/

The last item would require custom development.

Dang, that was fast ! Thanks for all yours answers ! I will keep that in mind, discuss it with website owner.

Quick edit : Does XF1* support php 7.x ?

 

[Paul B]

Yes.

 

[SyTry]

Hello,

Here is a free translation, I will update it :

XenForo 2.1 - French Translation by SyTry

Description : A translation to translate XenForo into French. In order to access the download link you have to be registered on SyTry Community, after : If you are a new member you must make your presentation. To access the download link, you...

xenforo.com

Here is two add-ons for Hide BBCode :

[Xen-Soluce] Hide BB Code

Description : This add-on allow you to add the BB Code [HIDE] and more to your forum. Feature summary : Options : Choose editor/text : Editor row Text row Choose hide type : Reply Thanks Can bypass all hide Can use all hide Permissions ...

xenforo.com

[Xen-Soluce] Hide BB Code Reply

Description : This add-on allow you to add the BB Code [HIDE-REPLY] and more to your forum. Feature summary : Permissions : Can bypass hide reply Can use hide reply BB Codes : [HIDE] Branding : This add-on does not include branding...

xenforo.com

Regards, SyTry

 

[DMNKNG]

Thanks Brogan for quick answer !

Merci SyTry, je présume que tu parles français ^^
Thanks SyTry, I presume that you speak French ^^

I will try both once I installed the forum and my account here is linked to our Customers account.