smf to phpbb

[Babadinho]

hi, i want to use a test forum... mydomain/test to install a fresh smf and then try to convert to phpbb. and i want to use my existing database [in mydomain.com] i dont know how i will go abt this without messing up my forum . this is the first time am trying to convert and i need help seriously. thanks

[Babadinho]

i would first like to use the existing database to install to fresh smf in the subdomain as a test forum. tnx

[Suki]

Hi, if you want to convert from SMF to another forum software, you need to ask in the support forums for that forum software. They surely know how to convert any forum software to theirs.

[Babadinho]

Hi, if you want to convert from SMF to another forum software, you need to ask in the support forums for that forum software. They surely know how to convert any forum software to theirs.

i would first like to use the existing database to install to fresh smf in the subdomain as a test forum.

[floridaflatlander]

I think you just install the db tables in the db you want and run repair_settings.php. I would think it would basically be this http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_do_I_move_my_SMF_board_to_a_different_host

[Babadinho]

I think you just install the db tables in the db you want and run repair_settings.php. I would think it would basically be this http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_do_I_move_my_SMF_board_to_a_different_host

would try that. though in my case am using the same host/cpanel...

[floridaflatlander]

would try that. though in my case am using the same host/cpanel...

Should be close, repair settings will help you iron out problems

[Deaks]

Babadinho, I dont think you understand, if you wish to convert from SMF to phpBB you need to ask for help on: https://www.phpbb.com/

If you wish to convert from phpBB to SMF then we can help you.

We do not provide assistance with transferring to one of our competitors.

[Babadinho]

Babadinho, I dont think you understand, if you wish to convert from SMF to phpBB you need to ask for help on: https://www.phpbb.com/

If you wish to convert from phpBB to SMF then we can help you.

We do not provide assistance with transferring to one of our competitors.

ok... maybe the misundestanding is with the name of my topic... i jst want to use the same database i use with my forum with another smf installation i would be running in a test form which would look like this. mydomain.com/test

[ThorstenE]

All you need to do is installing SMF with a different table prefix. smf_ is the default prefix but you can change that during installation.
http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_do_I_install_SMF

[Babadinho]

All you need to do is installing SMF with a different table prefix. smf_ is the default prefix but you can change that during installation.
http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_do_I_install_SMF

tnx. but would anything i do in the test forum affect the main forum. i want it to be totally independent of the main forum. tnx

[floridaflatlander]

If you just use another database you can leave the table names alone.
As far as the db's are concerned I would think only your data base connect info would change if you did this. The file paths would change but the repair_settings.php would help work out some of the issues.

[Babadinho]

If you just use another database you can leave the table names alone.
As far as the db's are concerned I would think only your data base connect info would change if you did this. The file paths would change but the repair_settings.php would help work out some of the issues.

thanks...