Paul D

I am trying to work out how to get post attachments migrated over from the old forum. This ids proving much more difficult ( impossible ? ) than I suspected. I am not one to give up easily though, so will continue trying.

I have made the front page of the site direct to the front page for this forum. I suspect that some members use the front page to get to the forums and may not realise that the old forum is still, for now, alive and kicking. Please use this forum as well as if there are any problems, it would be better to find them sooner rather than later. The old forum by the way can be accessed at this link http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums

Testing attachements ....

Old Forum migration Had some real fun moving the topics and posts from the old 1.3 version of the IPB software to the latest version. was well pleased when I actually managed to get it all working. Anyone thinking of doing the same it is not too bad once you work it all out. I transferred the members table over, but every member will require to request a new password. Then I found that I could use the old passwords stored in the original database to authenticate. Works a treat The migrated the topics and posts over. The new IPB doesnt have categories, so I had to do some jiggerypockery with the SQL to create my own parent topics which were based upon the categories ( I wish I had saved all the steps as could write a convertor fairly easily now I have done the task once. ) The structure of the old 1,3 database and the latest database though has not changed that dramatically, therefore it is fairly straightforward. Once I had all my categories amended so that they were loaded as Topics with a parent = -1 and the topics within each category were amended so the parent = new topic created from the category. I loaded all the Posts and all seemed to work but profile lists werent showing posts made by the members. Then found this was related to the last_posted,last_visited dates ( I had neglected to copy these over ). Ran some more sql and copied over and members listings then worked. Then realised everyone had no post counts, so copied these over, only to find the tool that did the task for me. Still getting there. - Just need to set a date to switch over the old forum ( ie. Switch it off and make everyone use the new one )

I thought it would be a great idea to create a new application - "Reporting" Idea being users can report their catches using this app. Unfortunately, I decided to update the skins as well and used the "IN_DEV" functionality. Broke the skins by forgetting to set all the bits correctly. Think it is fixed now, but board shows the master skins as having been amended -

Dave, That is quite doable and I think I can see an easy way of doing this as well Watch this space

Succeeded in using the passwords from this forum to authenticate. Now just enter your username and password as you would do here and it will let you in. Over the next few months, this forum will be migrated to the new one, so try out the new one to get used to it.

Source: A new forum for a new year

Website linked to Facebook. I have managed to fix the problem I created by deleting the mobile skins, by reimporting the skin table. Working on catch report viewer although making logins using the old forum password next on my agenda, as I think I can see how todo this now. If only could work out an easy way of porting posts from old forum to the new site.

Did you get in ok ?

Email works fine now. However, the email address used on the new site is the one I got from this site. If your account has an invalid email address assigned to it then this won't allow the new site to send you an email. Therefore, if you want a password set up, state here and I will do or Martin will when he has learnt how

Would appear there is a problem sending emails. In meantime I will set up passwords as requested.

The new forum is up and available for trying out now. I would like to get members opinions on the forum layout ( it is stil invision power board but has many new features ). To start all members accounts are on the new forum. You will need to get a password though - this can be done by requesting one be sent to your email account that you used logging onto this board. If you cannot remember the email or it has changed then no problem - PM me and I will set you a password. ( I tried importing the passwords but it is not easy, so stopped trying ). Likewise , I have looked into porting the posts in here across but not easy, so still trying to do this. For now though, continue posting in this forum and have a play with the new forum. Catch Reports is still very much work in progress on the new board. also under the "Coming" tab is the new front page - but this will be much better once we get someone to design a better layout. The image gallery is streets ahead of coppermine and posting images / video now accepts link to youtube etc. Once you have a login you can then opt to login using your facebook account ( using the PBSBAC app that I wrote ) - you can then update your status between here and facebook. Anyhow, have a play and let me know. The link to the new forum is New forum PS: It is new, so there will be teething problems I am sure.

Happy birthday Dave. Hope you enjoyed it.

Congratulations on the cod Mick. Was it on the Unwashed squid by chance ?

My friend who was crewing on this trip has come down ill, so there is a one space going. I am actively searching for a replacement so if anyone interested call me on 07887 875964 cheers Paul

Happy Christmas to all

It didnt - called off due to weather

I'm in, will bring my own balloons