This Soopporal Mod (or add-on) is based on Matthew1471's version of BlogX V1.04.
Dukados contacted Matthew1417 around early january 2005. Then an elaborate study and modification of the original code began. By mid february the mod version 1 was ready and presented to be tested on www.cyrussx.com. But the code wizard CyrussX had some suggestions that had to be implemented. So version 2, without the release of version 1, was develloped.

Note that you need a running SoopPortal Version 1.5 or higher in order to use this add-on. If you only need a blogsystem for a non-soopportal website, refer to the botom of this page mentionning BlogX by Matthew1417.

Modifications while converting BlogX to SoopPortalBlogX

Navigation and module boxes

The navigation containing module boxes were incorporated in the Soopportal system. Other efforts to incorporate BlogX into SoopPortal were the use of the adminpages and group restrictions.

Templates

BlogX was meant to be a separate website providing weblogs. Therefor it carried his own templates. Lots of the original template features where disabled because a good integration means also adopting the SoopPortal Templates. Some of the features were kept but are still under review.

Multiplication of files

The original code used many files that where copied by fso each time a blogger subscribed. This was altered by adding an includes system which is used by all the bloggers. This modification downsized the volume from 1,15 mega to 420 Kb. For the good reader : each time a blogger subscribes, a folder of 420 Kb is created. We hope to improve this a little more.

Comment by Dukados on 1/3/2005

Matthew1471's Edition of BlogX runs "Classic ASP" (Wider supported and simpler) and is programmed in Visual Basic.

What's Matthew1471's BlogX's Features?

• Firm Advanced Comment Spam Management Control System.
• Full online control panel to edit the configuration.
• Fully supports the innovative Pingback
• Allows categories to be turned on or off.
• Allows date linking to be turned on or off.
• Much more responsive than the original WebBlogX.
• Ability to customize the External links from the "OtherLinks.Txt" file which is parsed.
• Allows "EntriesPerPage" setting and correctly handles page numbers.
• Allows "Contact Me" setting and correctly handles a range of ASP Mail components.
• Allows "Themes".
• Supports RSS (Really Simple Syndication).
• Can be set to use either 12 Hour or 24 Hour times.
• Has an online editable disclaimer and change password utility.
• Has a built in spell check function.
• Dynamically assigns categories upon a new entry added.
• Checks for SQL exploits.
• Uses around 112kb (More with dictionaries).
• Supports the Windows client Matthew1471's WinBlogX.
• Simple to setup and configure.
• Comments RSS for each post.
• Full customisable search engine.