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therogueforums
01-10-2008, 08:11 PM
Hello. Please forgive me if this specific topic has already been addressed- I looked, but did not see it.

In the near future, we (www.therogueforums.com) might seek to integrate a phpBB site into ours. By that, I mean I wish to take their posts/threads/members and enter them into our database. Is that even possible? Would it create any issues? How would I proceed, if possible?

I kindly thank anyone who responds for their time and perspective on this matter.

Marco van Herwaarden
01-11-2008, 06:33 AM
Yes you can use ImpEx to import and merge the boards.

therogueforums
01-13-2008, 09:16 AM
Thank you! I have been using vB for over a year, and am still trying to learn stuff about it.

Dismounted
01-13-2008, 09:59 AM
Still keep in mind that the usual things apply with importing, such as passwords cannot be imported due to the different encryption methods used.

therogueforums
01-15-2008, 04:41 AM
Is there a good guide I should read on this before I attempt it?

Dismounted
01-15-2008, 07:03 AM
The manual has a section on ImpEx. So reading that would be a good idea. Also, do a test import on a test board first, so you can get out any kinks in the process.