About the Module Creator

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. Creator allows SuperUsers to create the foundation template for a new module directly on the page. This developer module is a newer and simpler alternative to the "Create New 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." option (See "Creating a New Module") available on the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. > Extensions page.

Creating a New Module

  1. Go to a newly added 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. Creator. 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. Creator can be added to a page using the typical process, (See "Adding a New Module (ControlBar)") or by selecting Create 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. from the Modules menu of the ControlBarThe ControlBar is the default Control Panel provided with DNN..
  2. In the Owner Name text box, enter the name of the owner of this module. E.g. MyCompany. Developers are encouraged to use a unique namespace for their modules to avoid potential clashes with other developers. Specify the organization or company name and it will be used as a prefix. The owner name chosen will pre-populate this field in the future.
  3. In 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. Name text box, enter a name for the new module.
  4. Optional. In the Description text box, enter the module description.
  5. At Language, select either C# (C Sharp), Visual Basic or Web as the language used for this new module.
  6. At Template, select the preferred module development template. This displays a summary of the files that will be created for this template. 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. development templates are stored in the Modules subfolder within the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. Root folder.
  7. In the Control Name text box, enter a name for the module control.

  1. Click the Create 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. This creates the template files selected above and adds them to the DesktopModules folder (e.g. the template may include View.aspx, Readme, etc.) ready to begin the setup for the new module. The new module is now listed on the HostThese users have full access to manage the settings and content of all sites with this DNN installation, including the Host site. SuperUser accounts are created using the Host > SuperUser Accounts module. > Extensions page and is displayed on the page.

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