Converting question

[johnwise]

When converting(phpbb to smf), can I use the same db that my phpbb board is using?  What precautions should I take, if so?
Thanks.

[dtm.exe]

After converting, you'll be left with your newly created SMF database as well as your old phpBB database.  You have to use only the SMF database with SMF.

-Dan The Man

[johnwise]

Sorry, I must be missing something.  I have only one db.  I am guessing that the smf software will produce new tables in that db.  And the phpbb tables will be left alone?

Also, when converting.  Would it be okay to have mods made for the board prior to converting?  That way it would be ready to go?
Thanks.

[dtm.exe]

Sorry, I must be missing something.  I have only one db.  I am guessing that the smf software will produce new tables in that db.  And the phpbb tables will be left alone?

You *can* do it that way, yes.  Or you can create a separate and new database for SMF.

Also, when converting.  Would it be okay to have mods made for the board prior to converting?  That way it would be ready to go?
Thanks.

That would work, yes.

-Dan The Man

[[Unknown]]

Sorry, I must be missing something.  I have only one db.  I am guessing that the smf software will produce new tables in that db.  And the phpbb tables will be left alone?

I would suggest using the one database for both softwares either way.  Just make sure you use a unique prefix - smf_ should be fine, which is the default.

The installer will not in any circumstance delete or modify any tables which are already there.  The converter will only modify the destination tables.

Also, when converting.  Would it be okay to have mods made for the board prior to converting?  That way it would be ready to go?

Yes, except when they modify the database too extremely (which none do at the moment.)

You have to use only the SMF database with SMF.

I'm afraid this statement was incorrect.

-[Unknown]

[johnwise]

Thanks very much.