MaxWebPortal is a web portal and online community system which includes advanced features such as web-based administration, poll, private/public events calendar, user customizable color themes, classifieds, user control panel, online pager, link, file, article, picture managers and much more. Easy-to-use and powerful user interface allows members to add news, content, write reviews and share information among other registered users.

To see a list of the new features included in this release, please visit our website at www.maxwebportal.com.

MaxWebPortal has been designed to be as easy to install as possible. Follow these instructions and you should have no problems. If you do encounter any problems installing MaxWebPortal, please feel free to contact us.

If you are sure that your hosting service or server will run MaxWebPortal or have previously used MaxWebPortal, you can use these steps to quickly get started. For a more detailed explanation please go to the next section.

Please read this section thoroughly before proceeding with installation.

1. Run MaxWebPortal installer to extract the files to a local directory on your computer.
   
   
2. Open config.asp in your favorite text editor. example: notepad
   Do not use Microsoft Word or Microsoft Frontpage to edit these files as each might corrupt the file.



3. Change the strConnString variable with the correct path to where your database file (*.mdb) is going to be on the server. If you are unsure of which strConnString to use, please use the default one.

example: C:\Inetpub\database\db2000.mdb


4. Upload all files (except your database) to a web accessible directory on your server or hosting account.



5. Choose the right database file. If you are using MS Access 2000, or 2002 use the database file included in the package (database/db2000.mdb). If you are using MS Access 97 please download the Access 97 compatible database from our website.



6. Upload the database to a directory that has read and write permission. Make sure this directory is not accessible by anonymous visitors to prevent people from downloading your database.



7. Open your favorite browser and run site_setup.asp. example: http://www.yourwebsite.com/site_setup.asp

You have now finished setting up MaxWebPortal on your server. Please read Post-Install Tasks section.

Please read this section thoroughly before proceeding with installation.

1. Run MaxWebPortal installer to extract the files to a local directory on your computer.



2. Open config.asp in your favorite text editor. example: notepad
   Do not use Microsoft Word or Microsoft Frontpage to edit these files as each might corrupt the files.



3. Comment out the strDBType = "access" line and uncomment the strDBType = "sqlserver" line.



4. Comment out the access 2000 strConnString line and uncomment the SQL Server strConnString line. Complete the strConnString line with the correct values.

example: strConnString = "driver={SQL Server};server=127.0.0.1;uid=username;pwd=password;database=dbsql"


5. Upload all files to a web accessible directory on your server or hosting account.



6. There are two ways to create a MS SQL database choose one that is the easiest to understand for you.



• Open the access database file included in the package (database/db2000.mdb) with MS Access. Go to the Tools menu, select Database utilities then click Upsizing Wizard. Follow the wizard and enter in the information asked in each screen.
Do not use triggers. See detail in FAQ Forum.


• Create a new database called db2000 (You may change the name later). Right click on New Database, click All Tasks then Restore Database. Select From Device, Click Select Devices, Click Add. Use the filename box to select the .bak file. Click OK, Click OK, again Click OK once more. The .bak file is not included in the package, you can download it from our website.


7. Open your favorite browser and run site_setup.asp. example: http://www.yourwebsite.com/site_setup.asp

You have now finished setting up MaxWebPortal on your server. Please read Post-Install Tasks section.

MySQL Server is not fully supported by MaxWebPortal at this time. However some people have been able to convert the access database to MySQL successfully. For more information please visit our Support Forum.

This section is only for intermediate users who know exactly what they are doing.
Backup all your files and database before proceeding with the installation.

• Add new table CLASSIFIED
• Add new column CLASSIFIED_ID (Field type: Autonumber)
• Add new column TITLE (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column POSTER (Field type: Text, Field Size:200)
• Add new column EMAIL (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column ADDRESS (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column CITY (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column STATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column ZIPCODE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
• Add new column DESCRIPTION (Field type: Memo)
• Add new column PRICE (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column KEYWORD (Field type: Text, Field Size:255)
• Add new column LINK (Field type: Text, Field Size:255)
• Add new column IMAGELINK (Field type: Text, Field Size:255)
• Add new column POST_DATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
• Add new column END_DATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
• Add new column HITS (Field type: Long Integer, Field Size:0)
• Add new column CATEGORY (Field type: Long Integer)
• Add new column PARENT_ID (Field type: Long Integer)
• Add new column SHOW (Field type: Long Integer)
• Add new column BADLINK (Field type: Long Integer)


• Add new table CLASSIFIED_CATEGORIES
• Add new column CAT_ID (Field type: Autonumber)
• Add new column CAT_NAME (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
• Add new column DESCRIPTION (Field type: Memo)


• Add new table CLASSIFIED_SUBCATEGORIES
  • Add new column SUBCAT_ID (Field type: Autonumber)
  • Add new column SUBCAT_NAME (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
  • Add new column CAT_ID (Field type: Long Integer)
  
  
• Add new table PORTAL_POLLS
  • Add new column POLL_ID (Field type: Autonumber)
  • Add new column POLL_TYPE (Field type: Text, Field Size:100)
  • Add new column POLL_ALLOW (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column POLL_QUESTION (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER1 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER2 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER3 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER4 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER5 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER6 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER7 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER8 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER9 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER10 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER11 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column ANSWER12 (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column RESULT1 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT2 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT3 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT4 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT5 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT6 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT7 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT8 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT9 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT10 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT11 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column RESULT12 (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column POST_DATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column END_DATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column POLL_AUTHOR (Field type: Long Integer)


• Add new table PORTAL_POLL_ANS
  • Add new column ANS_ID (Field type: Autonumber)
  • Add new column POLL_ID (Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column ANS_VALUE (Field type: Text, Field Size:255)
  • Add new column MEMBER_ID(Field type: Long Integer)
  • Add new column ANS_DATE (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  • Add new column IP (Field type: Text, Field Size:50)
  
  
• Add new column C_STRNEWREG into the PORTAL_CONFIG table. (Field Size: Integer, Default Value: 1)
• Add new column C_POLLCREATE into the PORTAL_CONFIG table. (Field Size: Integer, Default Value: 0)
• Add new column C_FEATUREDPOLL into the PORTAL_CONFIG table. (Field Size: Integer, Default Value: 0)
• Add new column C_STRQUICKREPLY into the PORTAL_CONFIG table. (Field Size: Integer, Default Value: 0)
• Add new column PENDING into the PORTAL_EVENTS table. (Field Size: Long Integer)
• Add new column T_SIG into the PORTAL_TOPICS table. (Field Size: Long Integer, Default Value: 1)
• Add new column T_POLL into the PORTAL_TOPICS table. (Field Size: Long Integer, Default Value: 0)
• Add new column R_SIG into the PORTAL_REPLY table. (Field Size: Long Integer, Default Value: 1)
• Rename C_STRFORUMTITLE to C_STRSITETITLE in PORTAL_CONFIG
• Change PORTAL_MEMBERS.M_PASSWORD field size to 100
• Change PORTAL_MEMBERS_PENDING.M_PASSWORD field size to 100
• Remove old POLL fields from PORTAL_TOPICS *this is not mandatory

Use the default values if not specified.
All asp files must be replaced.

• Save encryption.asp to your MaxWebPortal folder and run it. You can download it from our website.

Version 1.x to Version 1.230

Once you have successfully installed MaxWebPortal log in as admin, click the Admin Options link located on left menu. Log in again, to access the admin control panel.

Username: admin
Password: admin

Remember to change the default admin password by clicking on the Profile link in your Control Panel. For additional security, it is recommended to change your database name. example: neptune.mdb
Please take your time and go through every option in the admin control panel

Q: I got this error message "Operation Must Use An Updatable Query" on the bottom of every page, how do I fix it?
A: This error is typically encountered when Internet Guest account (IUSR_MACHINE), which is by default part of the "Everyone" group, does not have Write permission on the database. Give read and write permission to the directory where the database file is stored.

Q: How do I find the physical path of my database?
A: Run the path locator script. It will tell you the physical path of where the script is on the server.

Q: Where can I download Mods/Hacks for MaxWebPortal?
A: You can download them from this page.

Q: I'm running MaxWebPortal on a Non-US English server, the events calendar is not displayed properly. How can I fix it?
A: Open config.asp in your favorite text editor.  Change Session.LCID = 1033 to Session.LCID = 1036 (French). To find the LCID of your country please visit this site.

Q: The graphical table borders is not displayed properly on my browser. What should I do?
A: Replace inc_theme.asp with inc_theme_old.asp (html based table borders)

Q: How can I make a donation to your organization?
A: You can send your donation to this Paypal account webmaster@maxwebportal.com or click this button.

This package and its contents are Copyright © 2001 - 2003 MaxWebPortal.com All Rights Reserved. By downloading this program, you are agreeing to the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or any later version. All copyright notices regarding MaxWebPortal must remain intact in the scripts and in the outputted HTML. The "powered by" text/logo with a link back to http://www.maxwebportal.com in the footer of the pages MUST remain visible when the pages are viewed on the internet or intranet. This program contains a modified version of Snitz Forums 2000. The "powered by" text/logo with a link back to http://forum.snitz.com/ MUST also remain visible when the pages are viewed on the internet or intranet. MaxWebPortal and Snitz Forums 2000 are both open source programs distributed under GNU General Public License.

Main Programmer:
Max Yuan (Droiyan)

Program Advisors:
Darklord, TAW

Community Management:
Max Yuan (Droiyan), Darklord, Jan Schotsmans (TheMatrix), JediKnight, J.W. Breeden (LiveTiger951)

Graphical Design:
Jamie

Special Thanks:
Animeportal, Elrik, Darklord, Don Newman (Ghostdev), theharmonyguy, Jamie, JediKnight, Iacopo Dondarini (Idonda), J.W. Breeden (LiveTiger951), Master, Oakridgecommunity, Pedro Boleo (Pboleo), TAW, Timhunold, Weevaa, Snitz Forums 2000 and ALL FANS OF MAXWEBPORTAL...

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