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5/8/2006 11:59 PM
 

I have a problem...

When I created a new page, I selected copy modules and copy content.  What I wanted, was a 'template' then I would modify the content for the new page.  What happened, was once I modified the new page, it also modified the old page.  Is there a way to reverse that?  An easy way to refind that content?  The DB is off site and not 'easily' accessible for queries. 

I think it is sorta a bummer that the pages remain tied...

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tim

 
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5/9/2006 1:02 AM
 

Tim this is something that has been changed in DNN 3.2.4 (being tested atm) and it resolves the confusion/interpretation of what a *copy* function should do.

What you've been doing is using the module that has the same information throughout the portal, whereas if you wan to use the structure and modify - you need to click *export* on the module settings. Then on the new page, you add that same module - (text html for an example) and the use the Import function, bring the exported content into the module and continue editing independently.

This has changed though and when using the copy function on the pages now, you have a choice to copy the modules, and whether or not it will be referenced.

Doesn't help you and me, and many others who found out the hard way and I thought I was going crazy when I would change one thing on one page, and then it would be gone on another.. but it's all about interpretation, and now it's been simplified in future builds.

Does this help you work out the mystery?

Nina Meiers

 


Nina Meiers My Little Website
If it's on DNN, I fix, build, deploy, support,skin, host, design, consult, implement, integrate and done since 2003.
Who am I? Just a city chic, having a crack at organic berry farming.. and creating awesome websites.
 
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5/9/2006 1:23 AM
 

Ah, the problem of being on the outdated 3.1.1... :)

I agree that "copy" may have been the wrong term being used, as it is more of a "mirror" -- a dynamic representation vs a static image. 

Plus, I should have learned the first time (yes, I did it once before).  This client was in just too much of a hurry, and I did not want to spend too long, so I just copied and changed.  My local backups do not go back that far on content, so I will just have to recreate... 

I guess what I would really like to see implemented in DNN is a "recover" or "undelete" function.  Especially when the client modifies the content on their own, it is just too easy to delete the text or formatting in a module.  For example, if each module had a unique identifier (like must exist in the DB), we could ask for prior versions of that module.  Of course, then space might start getting out of hand... 

Oh, well, if it were perfect, then life would get too boring.

Thanks

Tim

PS -- thanks Nina for all the work you do for DNN -- I cannot tell you how many of your skins I have used (and abused)!

 

 
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5/9/2006 1:39 AM
 

Aah did you know that 3.1.1 is one of our most stable builds - alot of time was spent in making it so and this element of copying/mirror was really more like an enhancement, since it appeared to be subjective really and based around interpretation.

So when the guys made the changes/developments, they took it one step further and will allows you select modules from a particular page, and through checkboxes you select the modules, the type of copying - eg.. the module with no content, module with content and module with content but not to be referenced. I was impressed they took it one step further.

And I'm glad you're enjoying some of the skins I've done - I've got lots more up my sleeve, but really have had to focus on my clients for a while and new staff, and of course, answering the forums.. but you're very welcome!

Nina Meiers


Nina Meiers My Little Website
If it's on DNN, I fix, build, deploy, support,skin, host, design, consult, implement, integrate and done since 2003.
Who am I? Just a city chic, having a crack at organic berry farming.. and creating awesome websites.
 
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