Hello!

I have created a few modules using the DNN Project Template and have had no problems (using DNN 4.5.1).  I would like to add a DateTime picker control but am not sure how to include this as a part of a the website.

I would like to use this control on any page which needs a datetime picker, so don't want to include the code in each custom module.

Thanks for your help!

John

Thanks, Westa

I have had to set this aside but will be taking another look at this next week.  Having given this some thought I will probably create a project and then reference it in the custom module(s) that need a datetime picker.

I am becoming more familiar with the ASP.NET 2 compilation model, but am not 100% clear on this.  For example, would the dynamic compilation module approach modify or change the DotNetNuke.dll assembly or can I choose to compile my code apart from the DotNetNuke assembly.  It would appear that the logical place to add my new class module would be in the component sub-directory, but I would prefer not to affect the DotNetNuke DLL.

I will need to mess around with this a bit and will share the pros and cons of adding to the website or creating a seperate project,  if I believe the information w/b helpful.

Thanks again!

John

The major benefit of module based development is that - neither the Compiled Module method or the Dynamic Module method affect the DotNetNuke DLL in any way.

The Compiled Module method creates a seperate DLL - at COMPILE time - for your module that is installed in the websites BIN directory.

The Dynamic Module method compiles a DLL at RUNTIME for each file in your module that DOT.NET installs in its temporary DLL filestore.

If your component is CODE only - then you would create it in the \APP_CODE\ folder - otherwise you should create it as a Desktop Module - so that it can easily be distributed. 

Westa