XF 2.1 XF2.0 to XF2.1 - The directory data does not contain the expected contents.

[SoulReplicant]

Hi,

When importing from abc.com XF 2.0 installation to xyz.com XF 2.1 FRESH installation I got the described error when entering the data and internal_data folders.

Using /home/abc.com/data & /home/abc.com/internal_data doesn't work either as those inputs got me "not found and/or not readable" error. So I simply entered "data" & "internal_data" (I still figure how the importer in xyz.com can read the folders. I already chmod 777 both folders and got the same error)

The source "data" folder contains "avatars" & "attachments" sub folders, also "banner" and "smileys". Which all of them are chmod 777 as well.

What is the check XF does over data folder? Only the avatars & attachments folders existence?

Could the issue has something to do as the source installation has underscores and dots in the path? It is like /home/my_user/abc.com/data

Thanks in advance

 

[SoulReplicant]

Hi,

Sorry for bump up but I'm still unable to bypass that error. Anyone could have some ideas please?

 

[Paul B]

The first question is why are you importing into a new installation?

Do an upgrade instead.

 

[SoulReplicant]

@Brogan because I want to import from abc.com server to xyz.com server. ABC will be shutdown soon.

 

[Paul B]

So you're trying to do a cross server import?
That's likely why the directories can't be found as the paths won't be correct.

Just move the current installation from one server to the other.