
1) Open Notepad in Windows or whatever text editor you like.
2) Go to the thread you want your postings converted.
3) Edit your posting.
4) Pick 'Source Code' on the Editor.
5) Cut-&-Paste the (bb) code to Notepad (as a backup copy/save it). The 'Source Code' box should be clear of any code.
6) Go to this address: http://www.bbcode-to-html.com/
7) Copy-&-Paste the code from Notepad to the website's converter box. And press 'Convert bbCode to HTML'.
8) Press 'Hightlight Text', and Copy-&-Paste the result from the website to Notepad (as a backup).
9) Also Paste the code into the 'Source Code' box you cleared earlier, and OK it.
10) Check the Editor window, and 'Preview' the page. You should now see the changes.
11) Touch it up in the Editor if necessary. And once done, go back to 'Source Code' then Copy-&-Paste your changes to Notepad. You will need this copy if you want to edit again; plus always use the 'Source Code' window for edits to start or there will be extra work.
12) Update/save your Notepad files, and mark the one that is your current online copy (in-case you want to re-edit in the future, and simply paste to the 'Source Code' window).
It's easy, also quick to convert/upgrade a posting. It took me about 10min. to do a semi-complex one. I will convert all my own postings before long to the new format. They are well-maintained, and were future-proofed for any upgrade, sometime ago. It should be no trouble to do; however, it might take a bit of time.
I am currently prohibited from taking any official role here. Although, if members are having any issues converting; simply let me know within the confines of this thread. I know the new editor well-enough, and might be able to offer some help.
I'll let you know how it goes, Dale + it's motto-sexy than ever, Chris.
Sawa