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3/4/2015 11:49 AM

diane stein

Joined: 3/2/2015

Posts: 6

Open DDN files

I am new to working with DNN. I have an existing DNN application that I want to look at to see what tables and databases are used by DNN. I want to be able to find this information so I can make certain I am using the same tables the DNN application uses for writing sql server reporting servers reports. Thus can he tell and show the following:

1. What tool do you use to open the DNN files?

2. When using that tool, would you show me how I can see what tables and queries are being used by the DNN application? Would you at least point me to a link that would help me understand where the database connections are located at, the waht inline queries, and/or stored procedures that are being used?

3/4/2015 5:49 PM

Sebastian Leupold

www.dnnwerk.de
Joined: 3/8/2004

Posts: 46212

Re: Open DDN files

for opening DNN source files, you just need a text editor - while Visual Studio provides you additionally with reference information.
If you just need to investigate the data from database, use SQL Server Management Studio or SQL Server Data Tools for VS 2012/2013.
due to missing documentation, it will take you some time, to understand all details.
PS: connection strings are stored in web.config file in the root of the DNN folder.

Cheers from Germany,
Sebastian Leupold

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3/5/2015 10:15 AM

diane stein

Joined: 3/2/2015

Posts: 6

Re: Open DDN files

I also need to make changes to some of the DNN formats and the sql. Thus can you tell me (or recommend) what text editor I should use? In addition, would you tell me and/or point me to a reference that will show me how to use this text editor?

3/5/2015 11:42 AM

Sebastian Leupold

www.dnnwerk.de
Joined: 3/8/2004

Posts: 46212

Re: Open DDN files

I prefer Notepad++ for SQL - or SQL Server Management Studio.
For aspx and cs files. Visual Studio (any 2013 Edition, including Express or Community) would be best, but for small fixes, Notepad++ would be fine as well

Cheers from Germany,
Sebastian Leupold

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3/5/2015 11:49 AM

diane stein

Joined: 3/2/2015

Posts: 6

Re: Open DDN files

When you open files is there a certain type of file in DNN that needs to be accessed? In other words, in a .net application I look for an *.sln file to open a solution file for a .net application. Thus for DNN, what type of file extension(s) would I look for? If there is more than one file extension, would you tell what each file extension is and what the different file extensions are setup for?

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