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Is there a place where I can get sample XML for built-in blocks or should I just modify the php code to accomplish what I need? What determines which parameters show up on the selection screen vs ignored parameters?

Thanks,
Alan

[wireplay]

Let me clarify what I want to do. The recent topics is exactly what I want but I would like a dropdown box for the board so it is filtered by that board. That is it. It is great btw.

[EzPortal]

There is no xml for the installed blocks since they are built in. Basiclly the builtin blocks calls a function that is in ezPortal and passes the parameters.

The function is installed using the ezPortalInstall.php code inserted into the database a built in block.

You can tweak the php code and I think would be the best way for you to go.

[wireplay]

Thanks. That helped out a lot. I think I read most posts but didn't see that level of information. i will proceed along that route.

Any tips for playing with the database for the editable paramters or should it be fairly transparent?

[EzPortal]

I would look at the install script has examples of adding parameters and upgrading existing blocks with additional parameters/features.