Import in VaultWiki 3.0.0 RC 3

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May 25, 2010
creativeLiquid

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Import in VaultWiki 3.0.0 RC 3

Hello!

I just upgraded to VaultWiki 3.0.0 RC 3.
All went smoothly :)

We want to do an Import from a MediaWiki installation we have on the same server.
I went to Admin CP >> Vault Wiki >> Initial Wiki Setup

The "Import Wiki Data" menu is present, yet it doesn't provide the input boxes for the import's directory and information.

Am I missing something?

Here is a screenshot of what I'm looking at:
Attachment 877

When I clicked on "Import", it threw this message:

Code:

Warning: require_once([path]/vault/import/config/mediawiki.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/admincp/vaultwiki_setup.php on line 419 Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required '/home1/comoesta/public_html/forums/vault/import/config/mediawiki.php' (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home1/comoesta/public_html/forums/admincp/vaultwiki_setup.php on line 419

Thanks for the help!
Very happy to see VaultWiki continuing their excellent development :)

-- AJ
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May 25, 2010
pegasus

There are no input boxes for that anymore. Instead, you need to fill this in by editing and renaming the /vault/import/config/mediawiki.php.new file.
May 25, 2010
creativeLiquid

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegasus

There are no input boxes for that anymore. Instead, you need to fill this in by editing and renaming the /vault/import/config/mediawiki.php.new file.

SUPER!
On my way to try it out! :)
May 25, 2010
creativeLiquid

Ok, I edited the file.

Code:

$vault->config['user'] = 'USERname'; $vault->config['password'] = 'PASSWORDchanged'; $vault->config['database'] = 'MediaWikiDB'; # If the old wiki is not stored in the forum database, set this to true $vault->config['usesource'] = true;

The file renaming should go like:
mediawiki.php.new --> mediawiki.php

Now the import script of VaultWiki proceeds.
QUESTION - The script asks:

Code:

Importing MediaWiki Data You are about to import a MediaWiki database into VaultWiki. Before continuing, make sure the settings in /vault/config_mediawiki_import.php are correct. Then, review the options below.

I did not find a /vault/config_mediawiki_import.php file.
Is this refering to the settings at mediawiki.php (old mediawiki.php.new)??

I assumed this was it, and clicked "Next (1/5)".
The screen said:

Quote:

Could not find MediaWiki in your database.

Your thoughts/suggestions?
Thank you very much for your help!!

Found this page as reference
http://www.vaultwiki.org/manual/VaultWiki-Importer
May 25, 2010
pegasus

You edited the correct file. If you are getting the "Could not find MediaWiki in your database", the only suggestion I have is to double check the database settings in that file. If your server requires additional authentication or settings not specified in the file, then you'll need to create a support ticket. If MediaWiki is in the same database as your forum, set the 'usesource' config to false.
May 26, 2010
creativeLiquid

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegasus

You edited the correct file. If you are getting the "Could not find MediaWiki in your database", the only suggestion I have is to double check the database settings in that file. If your server requires additional authentication or settings not specified in the file, then you'll need to create a support ticket. If MediaWiki is in the same database as your forum, set the 'usesource' config to false.

Hello pegasus, thanks for the help :)

Another quick question, maybe a shot in the dark on my part:
The MediaWiki installation that I want to import, is in another folder of the same server.
Some like:
root/public_html/wikiDBASE
and the forum is:
root/public_html/forums

The MediaWiki installation, is also running on its own database (not shared with vB).

Any thoughts on what can be tried?
If not, I'll open a support ticket... just trying to fix it over here without incurring too much and your time.

Thanks a lot for all your help, and just as importantly, your help supporting that excellent work!!

Have a great day!
May 26, 2010
pegasus

The internal server path doesn't matter much in the v3 importer.

Set the remote database info in the config file - the MediaWiki database, not the vB database - and make sure usesource is true for this case. If it's in a non-MySQL database, then it will not be possible to import at this time, unless there is a tool available on the web to convert your MediaWiki database to MySQL.

If it's still not working and the MW database is on a different server (or just a different IP) than your vB database, it's possible that you will have to add your vB server's IP to the whitelist for database connections (since localhost would no longer be sufficient). I remember I had an issue with this with my host in the past.

Also make sure that the URL to the images folder is set, and if you had any custom namespaces, add their info as well.

If it's giving the MediaWiki not found error, then there's most likely something wrong with the database info. Your MediaWiki installation's LocalSettings.php file might come in handy to double-check.
May 30, 2010
creativeLiquid

Quote:

Originally Posted by pegasus

Also make sure that the URL to the images folder is set, and if you had any custom namespaces, add their info as well.

I think that was it!!
I changed the line from:
$vault->config['tableprefix'] = 'mw_';
to
$vault->config['tableprefix'] = 'mwpt_';

And the script is running right now! :)

Will update in a few minutes...
May 30, 2010
creativeLiquid

Yeah!!
The import works!!!

Now I'm going to play with it, as I think I imported stuff where it shouldn't have gone.
I have a total mess at the moment.

The wiki wasn't that big, so maybe I can start it over.
Here is what I have at the moment:
http://www.comoestaeso.com/forums/showwiki.php

I know you already know this, yet the fusion between vBulletin and MediaWiki is a SUPERB idea!
Your software will continue to expand in use... it is a perfect way of collecting the community knowledge.
June 1, 2010
creativeLiquid

I would like to start over with the import, and remove everything that has been imported at the moment.

Can I delete sub-forums used for the wiki, and start over?
Or is there a proper way to go about it?

Don't want to mess up anything.
The VaultWiki integration between vB and MediaWiki itself is running just fine. :)
June 1, 2010
pegasus

Yes, you can go ahead and delete the sub-forums used for the wiki, as I'm pretty sure vBulletin will also delete any threads that were in the forums. This should allow you to start over without losing your wiki permissions and other settings. You will still have to re-select forums for some namespaces if you delete their forums - not sure, but you may get a persistent error if you delete the default forum and don't set it to anything else.