Convert SMF 2.x to SMF 1.x

[myparadigm]

Hi,
is it possible to convert my forum from SMF 2.x back to SMF 1.x ?

MP

[SgtMic]

If you have recent backup copies of your db and files (prior to upgrading to 2.0) then it is possible.

[Nathaniel]

There is no 'official' way to do downgrade from SMF 2 Beta to SMF 1.1.x, although you can do it by converting your forum to phpbb3 then back to SMF 1.1.6.

The post/topic below discusses that conversion:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=255906.msg1682040#msg1682040

[SgtMic]

Can't you just delete the existing tables and files, reinstall SMF 1.1.x and then reload the old files and import the old tables?

[Dragooon]

No, because the database structure has vastly changed.

[Rumbaar]

This is why it's suggested your take a backup before upgrading, you should be able to restore from that.  The process of converting to a third party and back is a troublesome one.

There are some that have done the time consuming task of manual edits to get it back, but it's not for the majority of people.