Adding an Existing Module (RibbonBar)

How to add an existing module to the current page using the RibbonBarThe RibbonBar is an alternative Control Panel that is provided with DNN. The RibbonBar displays site management tools grouped under the categories: Common Tasks, Current Page, Admin and Host.. The content of this module is shared with the existing module; therefore updating the content on any version of this module will update the content in all of the other versions as well. Important. Existing modules cannot be added to the page where it already exists.

Tip: Users must be authorized to deploy a module and have the appropriate page editing permissions to add modules to the current page.

1. Hover over the Modules link until the Module menuThe module menu (also called the action menu) is a drop-down menu which provides access to module tools such as adding, editing and exporting content, deleting or moving the module, editing module settings, etc. The module menu is only displayed to authorized users. is displayed.
2. In the Add ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. section, select the Add Existing ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. radio button.
3. Go to the Add ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. section.
4. At SiteRefers to a single and unique site created using DNN. Multiple unique sites can be created and managed within each installed DNN application., select the site where the module is located.
5. At PageA page on a DNN site., select the page where the existing module is located.
6. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module to be added. Modules are listed by module title. Note: Selecting the module here appends either 'with content' or 'without content' to the Copy ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. field below depending on whether the selected module supports copying of content.
7. Optional. At Visibility, select from the following options:
   • Same As PageA page on a DNN site.: This sets the module as visible to all roles/users who can view this page. This is the default setting.
   • PageA page on a DNN site. Editors Only: The sets module as only visible only to the roles/user who can edit this page. Select this option to add content and configure the module settings before others can view the module.
8. Go to the ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. Location section.
9. Optional. At Pane, select the pane to insert the module into. The module is added to the Content Pane by default. The names of other panes will depend upon the skin applied to this page. If a pane other than the Content Pane is selected, then the position of the pane is briefly shown on the page.
10. Optional. At Insert, select the placement of the module from the first drop down list. One or more of the following options is available, depending on the number of modules located in the selected pane:
    • Top: Select to add the module above all existing modules within the selected pane. Skip to Step 9.
    • Above: Select to add the module above another chosen module within the selected pane.
      1. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module the new module will be added above.
    • Below: Select to add the module below another module within the selected pane.
      1. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module the new module will be added below.
    • Bottom: This adds the module below all existing modules within the selected pane. This is the default option.
11. At Copy ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. (with content), select from these options.
    • Mark  the check box to create an independent instance of this module. This new module contains both the settings and (where applicable) the content of the existing module however users can modify this module without affecting the existing module.
    • Unmark  the check box to display the existing module on this page. This module shares the settings and (where applicable) the content of the existing module and modifying either instance will update both versions.

12. Click the Add ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. button.

Note: When adding an existing module from another site, a warning message will be displayed advising that the module may not support module sharing. Exceptions are the HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet./HTMLHypertext Markup Language. A set of tags used to mark the structural elements of text files. HTML files include tags that create hyperlinks to other documents on the Internet. Pro and Journal modules which have be developed with module sharing capabilities.

Related Topics:

• See "Adding Module Content"
• See "Setting Permissions to Deploy a Module"

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