Is it possible to upgraded data from QuizPort (1.9) to TaskChain (2.x) or is it expected that we redo our work?I tried installing TaskChain in 2.x hopeing that it would automatically upgrade/migrate/convert QuizPort (1.9) data but it just installed itself leaving all QuizPort data as is.
At links below I do see that there should be a way but I need your help in guiding me to it.
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=178780#p783301
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=165491#p725437
Hi Jai,
Unfortunately, all QuizPorts must be rebuilt as TaskChains.
Yeah, it is a bunch of work. The file structures are so different in Moodle 2.x that it requires a total makeover.
One recommendation I have is to have all the HotPots numbered 01...., 02...., 03....., etc. that would go into a QuizPort. They will be at least automatically ordered for you in a TaskChain. Then set the conditions as you will.
Later,
Jeff
Hi Jeff, and hopefully Gordon?
Thanks for confirming this. Jai is asking on my behalf as he is hosting my sites strivney.com and strivney.co.il. Both these sites are made up entirely of many rather huge Quizports, housing over 1,000 exercises. Evidently KeytoMoodle are upgrading all their clients sites to Moodle 2.5 or similar in the next few weeks. So now I am trying to work out what to do about these sites as re-creating these Quizports as Taskchains - well - it will take me months I think and I'm not sure I can face it. I am just wondering whether there are actually plans to develop an update system for Quizports so that I can weigh up my options?
Thanks,
Deborah
Hi Jai, Jeff, and Deborah
although converting QuizPort (Moodle 1.9 to TaskChain (Moodle 2.x) automatically remains my overall goal, the conversion scripts are not yet available.
As with all Moodle modules, there will be two ways to achieve the conversion:
The HotPot module already offers both of the above methods, so the TaskChain code can borrow heavily from that. However, TaskChain has a more complex DB structure, so will require some additional code for the conversion.
The QuizPort and TaskChain modules use very similar database tables, so the procedure for the conversion is essentially as follows:
The important first step is to create TaskChain backup and restore scripts.
Then, we can create the migration script.
And finally the import script.
I'll be working like crazy on this jobs for the next couple of months. I am aiming to complete all the conversion scripts by the end of February.
I would like to have all my courses on Moodle 2.6 by the time our new school year starts in April. However, I am planning to keep the courses available on a Moodle 1.9 site, so that (i) teachers who don't want to change to Moodle 2.x navigation and files can stick with what they know, and (ii) the show goes on even if the conversion process doesn't work out, for whatever reason.
regards
Gordon
Hi Gordon,
Great to hear from you! It's excellent news that you are planning to complete a conversion solution for Quizport.
I attach an iSpring file.
Thank you,
Deborah
Deborah,
thank you for the iSpring file. I will take a look at it in due course.
I am currently working on a couple issues that Jeff has reported: (1) deleting attempts, (2) scoring or attempts
When those are done I will look at iSring, and then I will start work on the TaskChain backup/restore.
all the best
Gordon
