V 7.5 New Forum
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Printed Date: 03 April 2026 at 2:31pm
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.08 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: V 7.5 New Forum
Posted By: JoeP
Subject: V 7.5 New Forum
Date Posted: 10 October 2003 at 7:32pm
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I have an existing site that has 600+ members and I would like to utilize this great product. I have my members in an Access Database. After I install and customize 7.5 to my likings, Is it possible to simply write an asp script to loop through my members and run it through the asp script that processes a new member's application in 7.5 so I can add all my members and exisiting passwords? Any suggestions would be appreciated, I just want to add members to startup forum without them having to regeister. |
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Posted By: Phat
Date Posted: 10 October 2003 at 11:03pm
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Yeah. You will have to make sure the passwords get encrypted correctly though.
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Posted By: huwnet
Date Posted: 11 October 2003 at 11:05am
| If you do this please please post it in the mods forum |
Posted By: b_bonnett
Date Posted: 11 October 2003 at 4:29pm
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It shouldn't be too hard as long as you know your way around with ASP. The password encryption functions are in the file functions/functions_hash1way.asp. Make sure you understand what each of the fields in the tblAuthor table means before you start (AFAIK, this is the only table you will need to add info to). Good luck, ------------- Webmaster, http://www.planegallery.net/ - The Plane Gallery Greetings From Christchurch |
Posted By: JoeP
Date Posted: 11 October 2003 at 4:35pm
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Thx for these insights. I have just about got my ASP script completed. I have tested a couple of times and have "Imported" existing members and got past the encrytion issues. I also am adding fields that I use locally. You are correct, it is not that big a deal with asp and knowing the Access DB layouts. But the REAL secret is how well the initial code is documented. Nothing but professionalism throughout this product. The whole script is in Register.asp and once you understand the documentation you are off to the races. A little bit of work, but it saves me from asking my 600 members to re-register. I can only imagine what you more successful users do with larger member databases. |
Posted By: b_bonnett
Date Posted: 11 October 2003 at 4:42pm
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I couldn't agree more - I have learnt so much from having this software on my site. Blair ------------- Webmaster, http://www.planegallery.net/ - The Plane Gallery Greetings From Christchurch |
JoeP wrote:Posted By: God_Struth
Date Posted: 11 October 2003 at 4:49pm
Absolutely true, I knew nothing about ASP till I downloaded version 6.1 of this forum and sat for two days working out what each section did. Easily the best software on the web for a newbie without doubt!! ------------- "I'm only trying to help......" |
Posted By: huwnet
Date Posted: 12 October 2003 at 4:06am
| Are you going to post this script??? |
Posted By: JoeP
Date Posted: 12 October 2003 at 9:18pm
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I don't know if it will be of any use to anyone. I just mangled the register.asp file and figured out what I had to do to go around the the validations. It is a one time script. I did a loop through the database and ran the validation code each time. If I migrate and finalize the transition to Webwiz Forums, I will gladly share any tips that do not violate the licenses etc. |