[Wilfred1]

Impex is out of the plan - I just thought it may be a way to just transfer the data - that is all.

My plan now using Live, Test1 and Test2 sites is:

1. Install v4 clean on Test1
2. Install vb4 clean on Test2
3. Develop vb4 on Test1 adding the mods, changing templates, changing styles etc
4. As each one is tested and working ok add it to Test2 (gives me a clean install with the final results of testing on Test1)
5. Create a folder structure on PC so the files of any new mods etc can be added to a default folder structure which will make it quicker to upload when going live
6. Once finished delete everything in Test1 and copy everything on Test2 to Test1
7. Invite staff and power users to test the site in Test1
8. Make any changes to Test1 and test again - if ok make the same changes to Test2
9. When everything ok delete Test1 again and copy Live to Test1
10. Export from Test2 Styles and Products
11. Disable addons in config file on Test1 and perform upgrade
12. Import Styles and Products
13. Upgrade existing addons
14. Upload files from PC folder structure for new addons
15. Get staff and power users to test Test1
16. Loop from #8 until good to go (updating Test2 when necessary)
17. Backup Live files and db
18. Perform quick #8 to #15 on Live
19. Delete Test1
20. Delete Test2 after Live is all running smoothly

I think this is the way to go however I am not sure about the existing addons like vbDynanics, vbAdvanced, vbTube, existing mods etc that I have got their updating sequence right in the above.

Thanks for your help