Transferring data storage within plugin

💾 Data Storage Options

VotingPlugin supports multiple data storage systems for player votes, totals, and statistics.
You can freely switch between them using built-in conversion commands.

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📦 Available Storage Types

Type	Description
FLAT	Legacy text-based format (⚠� Will be removed soon)
SQLITE	Local database stored in Users.db (default for small servers)
MYSQL	External SQL server — best for networks and multi-server setups

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🔄 Data Conversion

VotingPlugin can transfer all player data between these storage systems.
This includes totals, streaks, and vote history (depending on version).

⚠� Warning: Existing data in the target storage will be overwritten, not merged.

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🧭 Commands

Command	Description
/av convertfromdata (storage)	Import data into the current storage from the specified source
/av converttodata (storage)	Export data from the current storage to the specified target

Example:

/av converttodata MYSQL

💡 Run these commands from the console for best results — you’ll see live progress updates.

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⚙� Conversion Details

• Each player’s data is migrated in sequence.
• Progress updates are logged every 100 users processed.
• Large databases may take hours to complete depending on hardware and user count.
• Avoid running this during active voting or other data-modifying actions.
  This ensures consistency and prevents partial writes.

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Recommendation

• Use MySQL for large or multi-server setups.
• Use SQLite for small standalone servers.
• Do not rely on Flat file — it is deprecated and will be removed in future releases.

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🧠 Tip: You can confirm your current data storage type in Config.yml under StorageType.