=== Portfolio X ===
Contributors: quantumcloud
Donate link: http://www.quantumcloud.com
Tags: portfolio, portfolio gallery, portfolio grid, client showcase, portfolio widget
Requires at least: 4.6
Tested up to: 6.9
Stable tag: 3.7.9
Requires PHP: 5.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.quantumcloud.com

Portfolio X is a responsive portfolio gallery plugin for project portfolio with unique photo gallery styles, portfolio widgets and project showcase. 

== Description ==
= What is Portfolio X? =
Portfolio X is a advanced, responsive portfolio gallery plugin for digital works or design project portfolio with unique photo gallery styles, portfolio widgets and project showcase. This project portfolio plugin features streamlined workflow and unique designs and templates to dusplay your works or projects. <strong>Portfolio Showcase</strong> and <strong>Portfolio Widgets</strong> are included. This free WordPress Portfolio plugin with categories and description was designed and developed with user-friendliness in mind. Just add some images and descriptions of your works and the plugin will automatically show them in a nice, engaging format. This is the best portfolio plugin for wordpress in 2018. This wordpress portfolio plugin is specifically suited for web designers, digital studios, digital artists.

** Portfolio X supports Shortcode Block for Gutenberg editor and WP 5.x

<strong>Getting Started with Portfolio X</strong> 
(Tutorial based on the pro version but the general process applies to the Lite version as well)
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65B0XfZ2VAg]

> <strong>Portfolio X [Pro Demo](http://dev.quantumcloud.com/portfolio-x)</strong>
> <strong>Upgrade to [Portfolio X Pro](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/portfolio-x/)</strong>

Portfolio X is not just another ISOTOPE based grid system variation! We created 16 truly unique and innovative design templates for you to choose from.

Portfolio X free comes packed with 4 different and unique Responsive templates, showcase template, ready widgets and an advanced "Shortcode generator". You will love them all.

This is a new, elegant and unique way to showcase your projects that will help bring you more projects and clients for your company!

This responsive WordPress portfolio projects plugin is under active development. We will release more features soon!

= Who is Portfolio X for? =
Portfolio X is a must have plugin for:

* Web Design Portfolio
* Graphics Design Portfolio
* Photo Gallery Portfolio
* Software Project Portfolio
* Artist Portfolio
* Creative Portfolio
* Digital Portfolio

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== Portfolio Widgets ==

Unlike other portfolios, Portfolio X offers widgets. Two portfolio widget variations are available in the Free version: 

You can check "Appearance --> Widgets" menu. Then "Portfolio-X : Latest Items". Tune config options then save the widget.

== Portfolio Showcase and Featured Projects ==

Portfolio X comes with a unique feature called Showcase for your works or projects which you can use to show your featured works or projects. Showcases have their own templates different from the main portfolio templates, optmized to display a small number of featured projects in an attractive way. Use portfolio showcase on home page or landing pages to show off your very best or most recent works.

= Portfolio X Lite vs Pro = 

Portfolio X Lite Main Features
* Unlimited Portfolios and galleries
* 4 Design Templates to Choose from
* Single Page for Portfolio Details
* Two Showcase Templates to Choose from

A professional version of Portfolio X is available with more advanced features. Portfolio X Pro features:
* Unlimited Portfolios
* 16 Innovative Designs to Choose from
* 30 Variations with Template X
* Open Project Details in Lightbox
* Option to open external project links in lighbox popup so users do not leave your website
* Supports full size image view for large portfolio main image with scrolling
* 7 Unique Designs to Showcase Your Projects
* EXtensive Customization Options for Each Template
* Two Different Widget Styles
* Options to Show Customizable Buttons to List All Portfolios
* Use Different Styles for your Portfolios on Different Pages
* Defince Custom Google Fonts or Use Theme Fonts
* Custom CSS to add your own style
* Powerful ShortCode Generator
* Rapid, one on one premium support
* Lifetime Free PlugIn Upgrades

> <strong>Upgrade to [Portfolio X Pro](https://www.quantumcloud.com/products/portfolio-x/)</strong>

= Where Can Portfolio X be Used? =
Portfolio X is one of the Best WordPress Portfolio Plugins available. It can also be used as:

Image gallery, Photography Gallery, Art Gallery, Creative Works Gallery, Client Gallery.
Photo Gallery, Photo album, Photo portfolio, Design Studio, Featured works.
Work Showcase, Project Showcase, , Client Showcase, and of course.
Web design company portfolio, Design portfolio, Portfolio manager, Portfolio widgets, Project Portfolio, Art Portfolio, Graphics Design Portfolio, Photography Portfolio or Creative Portfolio.

= How does Portfolio X work? = 
1. Create Different Portfolios like Web Design Portfolio, Web Development Portfolio, Graphics Design Portfolio, Photography Portfolio etc. While creating Portfolios you can select which template it will use and what in what order the portfolio items will show.

2. Add Portfolio Items with your projects. You can add a Featured Image, Multiple Images for Details page gallery, Short and Long Descriptions, Project start and finish dates, Live project links, Technologies used, Which Portfolio it belongs to etc.

3. Use shortcodes to add any Portfolio to any page

4. Use Portfolio X Widgets to show Portfolio items in your sidebar

5. Use Portfolio Showcase to show latest or featured works in your Home Page


* Shortcode Examples *

Portfolio X comes with an advanced short code generator. Go to Edit any page. Click on the shortcode generator button for Portfolio X and add the shortcode where you want your Portfolio to show up!

Example of Shortcode to Display any Portfolio: 
[portfolio-x portfolio="99"] 

Here, 99 is portfolio ID, which should be replaced in your case. You can also copy shortcode from portfolio list (Portfolio-X) page. 

Example of Shortcode to Display Portfolio Showcase: 
[portfolio-x-showcase template="style-01-slider" limit="5" orderby="title" order="ASC"] 

Available Parameters For Showcase Shortcode:

1. orderby
Compatible order by values: "ID", "author", "title", "name", "type", "date", "modified", "rand" and "menu_order".

2. order 
Value for this option can be set as "ASC" for Ascending or "DESC" for Descending order.

3. template 
Supported values: "style-01-grid", "style-02-slider"

4. limit 
Specify the number of items you want to show. Default value is 5.


== Installation ==

1. Download the Portfolio X plugin zip file. Extract and upload portfolio-x folder in your wp-content/plugins folder.
2. From the wp-admin panel go to plugins and activate Portfolio X
3. Create a new page and use the Portfolio X shortcode generator to include the portfolio on your page where you want to show it.
5. You are done.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Getting 404 error for portfolio Item details page? =
This can happen because of WordPress permalinks. Try going to WordPress Settings->PermaLink Settings and Save the permalink settings again. No need to change anything. This should solve the issue.

= What are the Showcases and how to use portfolio Showcase on my page? =
The showcase feature is meant to work as small Portfolio of your featured works that you can embed on your homepage or other landing pages. You can assign some of your special works or Portfolio items to a specific category like "Featured" (you need to create that category) and then use the showcase shortcode to show only those special works. Use the Shortcode Generator button found in your WordPress page's Visual Editor to easily generate the shortcode you need. The showcase templates are different than your normal Portfolio templates and are specially designed to show 10-15 featured items easily with the best outlook to represent your works. 

= I have been using the free version, how do I upgrade to pro version? =
1st, you need to deactivate and delete the free version. Then install and activate the pro version and you are ready to go!


== Portfolio X Usage ==
1. Create Different Portfolios like Web Design Portfolio, Web Development Portfolio, Graphics Design Portfolio, Photography Portfolio etc. While creating Portfolios you can select which template it will use and what in what order the portfolio items will show

2. Add Portfolio Items with your projects. You can add a Featured Image, Multiple Images for Details page gallery, Short and Long Descriptions, Project start and finish dates, Live project links, Technologies used, Which Portfolio it belongs to etc.

3. Use shortcodes to add any Portfolio to any page

4. Use Portfolio X Widgets to show Portfolio items in your sidebar

5. Use Portfolio Showcase to show latest or featured works in your Home Page

3. Under the settings page in admin you can find more help in "Tabbed Category" menu.

== Screenshots ==

1. Front End Template 01
2. Front End Template 02
3. Front End Template 03
4. Front End Template 04
5. Front End Project Details Page
6. Back End Portfolio Items List
7. Back End Order Portfolio Items
8. Back End Settings
9. Back End Template 01 Settings and Customizer
10. Back End Template 02 Settings and Customizer
11. Back End Settings Help and Custom CSS
12. Front End Widgets, BackEnd shortcode Generator
13. Back End Create Portfolios
14. Back End Add or Edit Portfolio Items



== Changelog ==

= 3.7.9 =
# Nav menu updated

= 3.7.7 =
# Fixed some PHP errors

= 3.7.4 =
# Fixed a plugin redirect issue on activation

= 3.7.3 =
# End Eid sale

= 3.7.2 =
# Eid sale

= 3.7.1 =
# Updated support section

= 3.7.0 =
# Admin notice removed

= 3.6.0 =
# Admin notice Added

= 3.5.9 =
# Admin notice removed

= 3.5.7 =
# Admin notice

= 3.5.6 =
# Fixed button style


= 3.5.5 =
# fixed menu priority

= 3.5.4 =
# fixed pagination

= 3.5.3 =
# Improved Help section
# Removed some unnecessary files

= 3.4.2 =
# WP 5.6 compatible

= 3.4.1 =
# Improved deactivation module

= 3.4.0 =
# Fix only 5 most recent portfolios available to select

= 3.3.0 =
# Updated the support page

= 3.2.0 =
# Fixed some PHP notices

= 3.1.0 =
# Fixed template 4 issue with short description

= 3.0.0 =
# Improved the shortcode maker code standard

= 2.9.0 =
# Removed unused inc folder

= 2.8.0 =
# Fixed width bug fix

= 2.6.0 =
# Fixed internal links

= 2.6.0 =
# PHP 7.2 warning fix

= 2.5.0 =
# Shortcode Block for Gutenberg

= 2.3.0 =
Replaced OT with custom settings page

= 2.2.0 =
Removed unnecessary OT files

= 2.1.0 =
Fixed an option tree bug

= 2.0.0 =
Fixed some PHP error bugs

= 1.9.5 =
Fixed a critical bug with plugin header

= 1.9.2 =
* Fixed a bug with Option Tree

= 1.9.0 =
* Support and Upgrade

= 1.8.0 =
* Support mail bug fixed
* Javascript conflicts fixed

= 1.7.0 =
* Integrated Support system
= 1.6.2 =
* Added a new section

= 1.6.0 =
* Critical update to change post type name

= 1.4.0 =
* Advanced shortcode generator
* 2 new, unique templates

= 1.0 =
* Inception of Portfolio X

= 1.3 =
* CSS Bug Fixes

== Upgrade Notice ==
 = 1.7.0 =
* Integrated Support system