Adding a Module Control

How to add a new module control to an existing module.

1. Navigate to 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.
2. Select the Installed Extensions tab and expand the Modules section.
3. Click the Edit button beside the required module.
4. Expand 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. Definitions section.
5. 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. Control button to open the Edit 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. Control page.
6. In the Key text box, enter a unique name to identify this control within the module. For example, choose Edit for an edit control. Note: This field can be passed in the querystring of a URL to display this interface. E.g. www.domain.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1&mid=200&ctl=Edit
7. In the Title text box, enter the name of the module as it should appear in the controls list and when the interface is displayed. E.g. Settings
8. At Source, select the source (.ascx) file from the drop down list, or enter the type name for this control in the text box. This is the link to the physical file which defines the module interface. E.g. DesktopModules/AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu./Banners/BannerOptions.ascx
9. At Type, select from the following interface types:
   • SkinA design that can be applied to pages. Skins typical include one or more skin objects. Object: Select to display a skin defined in the .ascx format.
   • Anonymous: Select for a module control is visible to unauthenticated users.
   • View: Select if the module control is viewable to users who can view module content.
   • Edit: Select if the module control enables users to edit module content.
   • AdminRegistered users who are members of the Administrators role. These users have full access to manage the site including adding, deleting and editing all pages and modules. Administrators also have access to the Admin pages located on the main menu.: Select if the module control is viewable by Administrators.
   • 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.: Select if the module controls is viewable by SuperUsers.
10. In the View Order text box, enter a view order override if desired.
11. Optional. At Icon, select an icon from the drop down list. This icon is displayed 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. Header if supported by the skin.
12. Optional. In the Help URL text box, enter a URL to a web page with information on how to use the module/interface.
13. At Supports Popups?, select from these options:
    • Mark  the check box if the module control supports modal popup's (e.g. popup editing pages)
    • Unmark  the check box if popup's aren't supported. This is the default setting.
14. At Supports Partial Rendering?, select from these options:
    • Mark  the check box if the module control supports AJAX partial rendering. This is the default setting.
    • Unmark  the check box if partial rendering is not supported.

15. Click the Update button.

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