dnn-module-development

how to build a website in DNN 5?

How can i develop a module containing three folders like admin,jobseeker and employer having there own functionality with user controls. Actully i want to develop a job site using DotNetNuke 5 ,how can i start ? How can i build the modules required for jobsite? Please give me your most valuable guidelines on this. Thanking you in advanc...

DNN and FCK editor upload images

In dnn I want to set the path for the person logged in when they use the editor - currently I cant let people upload threir own photos becasue to amny people can see to many other peoples pics. ...

Navigating between DotNetNuke module controls using EditURL() or NavigateURL()

OK I'm new to DotNetNuke and need to write a simple module in DNN that will display an article for everyone, and allow the admin to edit the article/add a new one. I have a test page that contains a DNN module with one module definition and two controls in that definition. The default control shows the article based on an articleID fie...

Installing a Module in DNN , Folder permissions

I am trying to install a module in a DNN project residing on Godaddy. I am getting an error installing the module I know the error I am getting in DNN is coz of permissions. I thought giving write permissions to the App_Data and DesktopModules folder will resolve the error, but it doesn't, is there any other folder I have to give write ...

How to add database script in DNN custom module development package?

Hi,i have made a custom module on DNN ,created its package and integrated with another DNN application.It works fine.But after uploading the module in another DNN application i am creating module database manually.thats what my problem.. I want to create a module package with its database script.so that when end user upload my module th...

How do I use the same Web User Control in two different DotNetNuke (DNN) modules?

I am developing a number of modules for a client that will share some user interface functionality using a common Web User Control to provide the UI. When I wrote the first module and added in the .ascx file, all was fine. When I add the same control to the second module, I get the following error: DotNetNuke.Services.Exceptions.Modu...

Skin issues with multiple controls in a Dot Net Nuke module

In the Dot Net Nuke module that I'm developing I need to separate the controls into several different areas. Unfortunately, it appears that Dot Net Nuke thinks that any control identified by a control key is an 'edit' screen and changes the skin automatically. Is it possible to change this behaviour programmatically? What is the best ...

Dotnetnuke captcha control customization

Hi, is there any way to customize Dotnetnuke captcha control? I want to change background and text color of the captcha image. I am using dnn 4.xx. ...

DotNetNuke Module Packaging

Does anyone know of any simple, concise tutorials for packaging DotNetNuke modules for DotNetNuke 4 and DotNetNuke 5? Preferably something concerning DotNetNuke 5.4, since that's what I'm running. The examples that I've seen all assume background knowledge, or they are about short-cuts to the existing process. I'm a beginner, so I need ...

Simple DotNetNuke Database Access Example

Can someone provide a simple C# example of retrieving data from the database in the code behind of a DNN module? ...

DotnetNuke redirect

our client needs to shortcuts to particular pages We need to redirect non existent urls like http://site.com/promotion1 to the actual URL similar to http://site.com/promotions/promotion1/tabid/799/language/en-AU/Default.aspx ... I've sent a list of appropriate DNN modules to our client but it may take them forever to get back to m...

How to create a simple Dotnetnuke module without DAL

I've been looking for ways to do this for days now ... and its really killin' me ... anyone, please help. I want to create a new module in DNN (VB) ... that; 1. does not use DAL or DAL+ 2. has only one view.ascx control 3. It has to be a compiled module I do not need DB connectivity and any bells and whistles just one view control. I...

CollapsiblePanelExtender not work in IE

in DotNetNuke module,i tried CollapsiblePanelExtender, it work fine with FF,it alway explan with IE? help me fix that problem,plz thank so much ...

DotNetNuke - Content Scheduling

Hi, Do you know of a module that let you publish content (via HTML PRO module or whatever) on a certain time and date? (example: 1.3.2011 at 2:43pm) I know that there is a built in option for content scheduling by date, not by time. I know you can do it with the Announcements Module. (But you can't format the output so I can't use it....

Won't download PDF from DNN usercontrol

Hi, I'm trying to get add a link to a DNN usercontrol where when the user clicks it they can download a particular PDF. The code in my link click event is: Response.ContentType = "Application/pdf"; Response.AppendHeader("Content-Disposition", string.Format("attachment; filename=\"" + "fileName" + "\"")); Response.BinaryWri...

Custom-created DNN module can not be added to page

Hi All I have created a custom DNN module with 2 .ascx files that I have installed successfully to an existing DNN website. But when I add the custom-created module to a page, nothing happens. Also in the module definitions page, my module is shown as "not in use". Any idea what is happening? I have checked the log viewer, there are no ...

Better blog module than DNN's blog module

Hi, Does anyone know of a much better blog module than the one that comes with DNN. We have found it VERY frustrating using the standard DNN module and need something that's going to be easier for our clients to use. Thanks :) ...

jQuery slider does not work with DotNetNuke module.

Hello, I have used the s3Slider jquery plugin to create nice banner animations in both html and asp.net pages. here is the link to plugin: http://www.serie3.info/s3slider/demonstration.html However when i try to use it inside a dot net nuke ascx control it does not work at all. Maybe i have to change the code but I have no idea becau...

Easiest way to develop DNN modules ?

What is the easiest way to develop dot net nuke modules ? I tried VS starter kit, but you have to copy modules to the web server and run them there. Is it possible to setup the dev environment that you could just hit 'F5' and see/debug your module. ...