Implemented SMF 2.0 to Xenforo Converter

[KensonPlays]

I used to use SMF, but recently switched and would like to be able to convert the users/boards/posts, etc to Xenforo instead of losing it all. There have been topics in the past about this but I believe they are either gone, deleted, or very very old.

 

[borbole]

I used to use SMF, but recently switched and would like to be able to convert the users/boards/posts, etc to Xenforo instead of losing it all. There have been topics in the past about this but I believe they are either gone, deleted, or very very old.

Try to convert first to phpBB 3 and then back to xenforo as there is no direct smf->xenforo converter.

 

[KensonPlays]

I decided to start fresh, lol.

EDIT: 10 AM: I would still like to see this developed, for other members to have their site converted as well.

 

[TPerry]

Try to convert first to phpBB 3 and then back to xenforo as there is no direct smf->xenforo converter.

I believe that he is also trying to do is to see if there is enough support out there to gather interest in having a native converter included instead of doing the multi-board steps for conversion. Even though I don't use SMF, I liked the first post as I believe that the easier it is to convert from other forum software natively, the better it is for xenForo.

 

[borbole]

I believe that he is also trying to do is to see if there is enough support out there to gather interest in having a native converter included instead of doing the multi-board steps for conversion. Even though I don't use SMF, I liked the first post as I believe that the easier it is to convert from other forum software natively, the better it is for xenForo.

Ah, ok. I agree as well btw, a direct converter is much better than a round about one. And hopefully it will be included in xenforo as from what I have seen there have been quite a lot of demand for it. Liked the first post too.

 

[Sheratan]

My friend who using SMF keep asking me about this.

 

[KensonPlays]

@Sheratan Yes I used to use SMF but the community there on their support board has gotten pretty bad. They warned me for having a signature that was 110% within the guidelines just because that one staff member doesn't like my posting style it seems.

 

[TPerry]

My friend who using SMF keep asking me about this.

Did you like the first post? The more likes it gets the more attention it is likely to receive.

 

[Sheratan]

Did you like the first post? The more likes it gets the more attention it is likely to receive.

I forgot. Thanks for mention it.

 

[jauburn]

Hey, add my voice to this wish list.

 

[Jake Bunce]

Looking through the imports that I have done, SMF is definitely the most popular one that doesn't yet have an official importer.

 

[KensonPlays]

I'd be happy to recommend to friends that are looking for a paid solution (if any) coming from SMF if you are able to create an official one or something.

 

[NickM22]

How long would it take to get that added to the convert list. At the moment what is the best way to do it?

 

[Jeremy]

At the moment, you need to transfer via a different software that is supported. Any new features or importers will be announced in the appropriate announcement forums.

 

[KensonPlays]

How long would it take to get that added to the convert list. At the moment what is the best way to do it?

Something like smf>phpbb>xenforo. I'd like direct for in the future of possibly getting more licenses.

 

[Brent W]

Is it possible to retain redirects doing it through another software?

 

[Jeremy]

Depending on the route taken (ie, if the intermediary software will retain IDs), yes, you can redirect them.

 

[Jake Bunce]

Is it possible to retain redirects doing it through another software?

Like this:

http://xenforo.com/community/thread...-to-xenforo-with-redirects.29979/#post-344747

 

[Adam Howard]

I used to use SMF, but recently switched and would like to be able to convert the users/boards/posts, etc to Xenforo instead of losing it all. There have been topics in the past about this but I believe they are either gone, deleted, or very very old.

I currently keep a copy of vBulletin just for this reason. I'd love to finally cut off all ties with Internet Brands.

(Because the smf to phpbb method does not alway do so well).

 

[MichaelCS]

Please add my voice to the list. I have one XenForo site that I started fresh but I have 3 others that are all SMF.

I'm holding off on buying XenForo licenses for the very reason that I don't want to lose the data.