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[Resolved] discover-wp SANDBOX (combining 3 sandboxes into 1 sandbox for MASTERING PURPOSE

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Problem: I have multiple sandbox sites set up on discover-wp.com, and I would like to use import and export to combine the contents of these sites into one sandbox site.

Solution: The discover-wp.com sandbox sites have import capabilities disabled to prevent misuse of the system and for security reasons. It is not possible to import content into these sites directly, so it would be better to set up a separate sandbox on another server and import your exported sandbox content from discover-wp.com over in the new server.

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Last updated by froilanD 3 years, 7 months ago.

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#2006843
NO-IMPORTER-AVAILABLE.PNG

Tell us what you are trying to do?
I'm trying to combined ALL three (3) discover-wp.com sandboxes into one sandbox for practice or learning purposes.

WHY?... Because part of the project I would like to work on includes....
#1 MEMBERSHIP (referring to Paint your world – Membership Site sandbox)
https://toolset.com/course/wordpress-membership-sites/
#2 REAL ESTATE WEBSITE (referring to C&B Properties – Real Estate Site sandbox)
https://toolset.com/course/wordpress-real-estate-sites/
#3 DIRECTORY and CLASSIFIED LISTINGS (referring to Gyms and Trainers – Directory Site sandbox)
https://toolset.com/course/wordpress-directory-and-classifieds-sites/

WHAT'S MY GOAL? To master TOOLSET by practicing on Toolset's sandbox (discover-wp.com )

WHAT ARE MY OBJECTIVES?
#1 To combined all proven Toolset's features/functionalities that have been demonstrated in their tutorials (and sandbox)

#2 To customize existing POSTS, PAGES, POST TYPES, CUSTOM FIELDS, TAXONOMIES, etc. according to what I want and preferences RATHER THAN starting from scratch (creating each and every posts, pages, post types, custom fields, taxonomies, etc.)

#3 I tried the IMPORT/EXPORT feature/functionality and looks like it's working.
How did I do this?
(a) I created a sandbox for each and every sites I mentioned above (Paint your world – Membership Site, C&B Properties – Real Estate Site, and Gyms and Trainers – Directory Site)
(b) I kept the Gyms and Trainers – Directory Site because IT HAS ALL THE PLUGINS that the other 2 sites require.
(c) I went to Toolset's Dashboard > use the "EXPORT/IMPORT" menu > EXPORTED everything I can export (from Paint your world – Membership Site; and C&B Properties – Real Estate Site) > IMPORTED them to Gyms and Trainers – Directory Site

HERE'S MY CHALLENGE:
I tried using TOOLS > EXPORT > and exported ALL (everything I can export such as POSTS and PAGES) from Paint your world – Membership Site; and C&B Properties – Real Estate Site
(Challenge#1) - when in Gyms and Trainers – Directory Site > TOOLS > IMPORT > it's giving me this message:
NO IMPORTERS ARE AVAILABLE

Summary: HOW CAN I IMPORT POSTS, PAGES, and MEDIA to another site/sandbox?
As you can see from the screenshot, I was able to IMPORT (combined) POST TYPES, CUSTOM FIELDS, TAXONOMIES, etc. I just renamed them so I can easily identify WHAT SITE IS USING WHAT POST TYPES. Again, I'M UNABLE TO IMPORT POSTS, PAGES, and MEDIA from another site/sandbox

Is there any documentation that you are following?
see individual links/references above

Is there a similar example that we can see?
see individual links/references above

What is the link to your site?
It's not live, yet. I'M STILL TRYING TO MASTER TOOLSET

#2006865

Hello, yes our sandbox system is not set up to process post content imports. The main WordPress content importer system is disabled to prevent security issues and abuse of the system. Plugin management is disabled as well, so you cannot install 3rd-party systems in the sandbox. I think if you'd like to experiment with content from different sandboxes in the same site, it will be necessary to set up a central sandbox site on a different environment, i.e. your own server, where you can import content using the standard WordPress import tool. You could use Toolset's export tool as you've already mentioned to export your post types, custom fields, taxonomies, and relationships, then use WordPress's export tool to export post content, custom field values, post relationship connections, and taxonomy term associations. After importing the Types information in the central location using Toolset's import feature, then you can begin importing posts using the main WordPress Importer tools.

#2006885

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!