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Upgrade

  1. Back up the database. Schema upgrades on the xf_node and xf_thread tables run during install steps, and rollbacks require the backup.
  2. Replace the contents of src/addons/MC/ForumLayouts/ with the new release.
  3. Navigate to AdminCP > Add-ons and click Upgrade next to [MC] Forum Layouts.
  4. Run the upgrade steps when prompted.

What may change between versions​

  • New columns on xf_node for per-forum settings (cover image metadata, display flags).
  • New thread-sort indexes on xf_thread to keep alternate sort orders fast.
  • New AdminCP options. Existing options keep their values; new ones land at their default.

Patch releases are bug fixes only and are safe to apply without a backup, though one is still recommended. Minor releases may add options or per-forum fields. Major releases may rename or remove behaviour; migration notes ship with the release.