What's the best way to upgrade Low Variables when moving from EE1.71 to EE2.5?
Hi Low,
I'm upgrading an EE 1.71 site to EE 2.5 and just wanted to hear what the preferred or recommended route is for upgrading my Low Variables data.
Cheers
Jim
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Low 21 May 2012 09:02
When copying the EE2 files over, make sure the newest LV is in place in the third_party (and themes) folder. Then perform the EE upgrade as per usual. After that, visit the LV module page to trigger it's upgrade script.
I've heard that there might be some slight hiccup with the extension not being enabled, but I haven't been able to reproduce that. If that happens, there's a small query you'd have to run on the DB, or I can help you with that. No data will be lost, tho.
sixmedia 21 May 2012 09:10
Just done what you suggested and I can confirm that everything went smoothly and without issue!
Low 21 May 2012 09:11
Excellent!
Jim P 21 May 2012 09:28
Actually, looking at it more closely the extension is disabled, but the module is working. Can you let me have the sql I need to run please?
Low 21 May 2012 09:31
Okay, that should be this:
Jim P 21 May 2012 09:43
Bingo!
Low 21 May 2012 09:44
Still weird EE won't enable the extension itself. But hey, this works. :)