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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 the simple basics.

Solution

  • Yeah, it's kind of a nightmare the first time.

    I started here: Creating a DotNetNuke® Module - For Absolute Beginners! It's DNN 4.x, so a few of the conventions may have changed, but it will probably be close enough to get you going.

    Creating a DNN Module and Understanding DNN Architectural Approach goes into more detail:

    I suppose the important concept is: you're writing a WebControl using the MVC pattern. The DNN Module Wizard will create a "view" page for you, and you add code to suit.