JA K2ForJ4 or com content plus comment, etc.?

marty-harty

One more question though... exploring the JA K2 data migration plugin I stumbled upon an unused helper 'jlex_migrate.php'; JLex Comment looks like a fine comment system to me. Installing the comment component seems not enough to trigger the migration. Could this still work somehow and how?

saguaros

marty-harty Hi

I share your enthusiasm for K2; it is indeed a powerful extension. However, its extensive features can make migration to Joomla versions 4 or 5 quite challenging.

It is worth noting that Joomla 4 and 5 now support many features similar to those offered by K2, with the exception of the comment system. You might consider migrating to Joomla's native content system and utilizing a recent template that supports Joomla 5 and PHP 8.x.

Regards

marty-harty

Please see my latest remark. Inside the JA K2 data migration plugin there is a jlex_migrate.php helper to migrate K2 to JLex Comments. How can I make use of this?

saguaros

marty-harty Hi

That feature is not available for this plugin, if possible, consider to hire a developer to implement this.

If you're interested, I can refer one of our developers for you.

Regards

marty-harty

I do not understand.. JA Directory J3 is based on K2 but J4 offers no alternative or native solution to mapped items with comments. After asking guidance I find a script in the JA K2 migration plugin (yet to be included) for jLex comments and still no support. If there is a preferred roadmap for JA Directory to upgrade/ migrate, then the J4/5 template should be an example of that. Otherwise there is no need to update/ install this template at all. You choose not for K2 fork and obviously there is a workaround on the shelf. Please advice

saguaros

marty-harty As I previously mentioned, the JA K2 migration plugin does not support comment migration by default. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

marty-harty

Ok.. so to use the JA K2 migration including the existing jLex migrator I have to pay extra? How much and how does this work? Will I get an extended version of the plugin to execute myself? Please advice.

saguaros

marty-harty Hi

I need to confirm once again that, by default, the JA K2 migration plugin does not support jLex comments. You can find more information here: https://www.joomlart.com/joomla/extensions/k2-to-com-content-migration-plugin

marty-harty

Please check the plugin contents and the directory template for possibilities to move forward. For now (automated) migration is not possible.

saguaros

marty-harty Hi

I understand your point. This is a special template designed for K2 content. However, K2 has not been updated for Joomla 4/5, and we don't have plans to update it. Many of our customers, including ourselves, have been waiting for a K2 update for a long time so there is no plan to update this template.

If you need it urgently, I can refer you to a developer who can assist with this task.

Regards,

marty-harty

I understand Joomla and K2 are history. However, with current Joomla content and fields a native solution is possible, preferably with OS map and support for common comment extensions. I think - being more versatile and flexible - JA Directory still can be a first-class addition to the directory and listing templates.

For now the client will have to decide which way to go from here.

saguaros

marty-harty I understand your point, but please note that JA Directory and other T3-based templates will no longer receive updates or new features.