SF6 to SF8 Conversion

[pattersonb]

Hello,
I have inherited a pretty complex SF6 file that installs software as well as starts/stops services, installs MySQL, deletes and repopulates the MySQL database and writes registry keys.
The problem is that I am running Setup Factory 8 which converted the file for me but commented out all of the Action code. When I take away the comments I get syntax errors because apparently the syntax has changed from version 6 to 8.
Are there any pointers on how to convert the SF6 code to SF8 code?
Thanks.

[jassing]

Having done dozens of conversions, I feel your pain. To get up to speed quickly; I suggest taking each commented code line & looking up in help the replacement for it.
Note that sometimes you require multiple lua statements to achieve one suf6 action.

the learning curve jumping from 6 is steep; but if you have coding experience, picking up LUA should be easy.

[Shameless plug]if you need to off load the conversion, feel free to contact me...[/Shameless plug]

[pattersonb]

Having done dozens of conversions, I feel your pain. To get up to speed quickly; I suggest taking each commented code line & looking up in help the replacement for it.
Note that sometimes you require multiple lua statements to achieve one suf6 action.

the learning curve jumping from 6 is steep; but if you have coding experience, picking up LUA should be easy.

[Shameless plug]if you need to off load the conversion, feel free to contact me...[/Shameless plug]

Thanks.
I'll try the help route and thanks for the plug. I'll let you know if I need you.

[jassing]

Thanks.
I'll try the help route and thanks for the plug. I'll let you know if I need you.

good luck -- if you have questions -- we're all here to help - best to post a new thread for new questions....

-josh

[pattersonb]

good luck -- if you have questions -- we're all here to help - best to post a new thread for new questions....

-josh

All I really need to do is just update a couple of binaries in this setup file. It doesn't seem like it's worth the trouble of completely rewriting all of the scripts.
Is there any way I can get a copy of version 6? I have a 5 user license of SF8.

[jassing]

All I really need to do is just update a couple of binaries in this setup file. It doesn't seem like it's worth the trouble of completely rewriting all of the scripts.
Is there any way I can get a copy of version 6? I have a 5 user license of SF8.

i would contact IndigoRose -- anyone in the forums would just be giving you their copy which would be illegal.

-josh

[pattersonb]

i would contact IndigoRose -- anyone in the forums would just be giving you their copy which would be illegal.

-josh

I used the web form to contact them yesterday but haven't gotten any response :(

[pattersonb]

I used the web form to contact them yesterday but haven't gotten any response :(

And finally got my response- they aren't willing to provide any more copies of SF6.

[MBSweb]

An option could be to get a SUF6 demo (might be hard since 9 is out) or just have one of the other users help with the conversion.

I would be willing to help you as needed.

And like Josh mentioned.. we're all here for you assistance.. make your pain our pain..

Kevin Williams
MBS Support Staff/Programmer