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RE:import V2.7.9 data into V5.5.6

User moon_1262 2025-03-14 10:40:36

Hi,

So, I changed the tables prefix and could use the 'import data from Joomla 3' button.
It said it had created the new table and populated it with 62 lines but then, nothing. I can't see my new table in LM.
I tried to empty all the caches I could to no avail.
I checked the database and could see the new table and the data inside it but I can not access it from within Joomla. I still see the 'import data from Joomla 3' button though.
If I manage with your help to access the data, shall I delete the J3 tables afterward ?

Thanks for your precious help,
regards,
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Pascal

Moonsoft support 2025-03-17 09:08:30

Hi,
right, what you have done is to extract data stored with the old custom format inside LM tables to a new table where your fields have become the columns.
Now that you have migrated your data, so you have a new db table with the records inside, then you need to configure as a new LM list. That is done following the default configuration steps, you should start here:

https://www.moonsoft.es/tutorial/entry/13-list-manager-jooomla-4/create-a-new-list-table-configuration-header

and then set your preferred options for the fields, display etc. When you enter the list configuration you will find a toolbar at the top telling you the missing steps:

https://www.moonsoft.es/tutorial/index/9

Once you start working with the new structure, the J3 tables won't be useful anymore, you can keep them as a backup and they won't affect any function, but they can be removed without problem.

Please let us know if you need further help with any of the steps.

Thanks, best regards
Silvia Martín
Moonsoft Team

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