Hello there,

I downloaded the latest version of DNN (DotNetNuke 5.1.0 Install) and installed it successfully. Now I am trying to create a module. I followed this "DotNetNuke® Module using LINQ to SQL" tutorial and performed every step of it. But when I add the module to a pane, the module doesn't get added at all. I can add the built-in modules (such as TEXT/HTML) without any problems.

I then created a very simple module with nothing but a label and a button. After adding it, this module does not show up like the previous module.

Anyone with this problem in DNN 5.1.0? (I have created a few modules before for older versions of DNN without any problems).

Hungster

Thanks Bill - your answer pointed me in a direction that helped me figuring out my problem.

The way you add a new module has changed somewhat compared to the older versions of DNN (4.x) that I have used before.

These are the steps that I took to add a new module in DNN 5.

1. Create your module.
2. Log in as Host.
3. Host > Module Definitions.
4. Create New Module.
5. Specify Name, Friendly Name, Description, and Version. Click Next.
6. Keep default values for the input fields. Click Next.
7. Specify Owner, Organization, Url, and Email Address. Click Next.
8. Locate your module on the list and click the pencil icon to edit your module.
9. Scroll down to Module Definitions and click Add Definition.
10. Specify a Friendly Name and click Create Definition.
11. Click Add Module Control.
12. Specify the Title, Source (for instance, DesktopModules/MyTest/View.ascx) and Type (for instance, View). Click Update.
13. Click Update Module.
14. Add your module to a pane.

Hungster