Enable Blog Tool (DS Only)

Owned by Gabriel Reyes
Last updated: Apr 08, 2024 by Daniel Piña
4 min read

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Purpose

This procedure is to enable the Blog Tool by adding a line of code into the config.asp file, and creating the button into the Navigation Bar.

Procedure

Inputs:

  • Make sure you have credentials for Notepad++

  • Connect to a VPN

  • This method is for Dealer Spike clients only

 

Find the client’s folder on Notepad++

1st Choice Trailers will be used for this example.

Folders can be expanded or collapsed with double click, selecting and enter, or clicking the arrow on the left.

Documents can be opened with double click or selecting and enter.

Open client’s folder.

 

Most sites have similar folders and files.

Once in client’s folder locate “includes” folder and expand it.

 

Once in the “includes” folder, locate and open “config.asp” file

The file should look like this:

 

Find these lines of code on the file:

Alternatively the search function can be used using Ctrl+F and search for “admin tools”

 

Outputs:

  • The Blog Tool has been enabled and the button is present in the Navigation Bar.

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