Hello:

I decided to start using the VS Templates.  So I created a website using the DotNetNuke template, and then 'Add New Item' for a Desktop Module.  Everything seemed fine.  However, when I rebuild the site, I never do see the dll for the module I built.

Where is this being placed?  There isn't any project file created for either the DNN site or the Module, so it's not like I can open up the proj files and see what is going on.  Could someone point me to where I would find the dlls?

I know the module is being built correctly w/no errors or warnings.  Is there a reason that isn't in the docs for these templates why a proj file is not created?  I also don't see any dll for the SQLDataProvider for the module either, though that compiles fine too.  So I have no idea how these templates are used to create real-world modules.

I must be missing something simple.  Any of you experts have an idea where the mycompany.modules.mymodule.dll and sqldataprovider.dll is located after a debug compile?  Thanks for your help.

If you are using visual web developer express - and creating a Dynamic Module then there are no compiled modules that you can play with generated.

There are temporary compiles created on they fly - but they are not really suitable for public disemination.

If you need to create a compilled DLL then you need a full copy of Visual Studio 2005 before you can even think about that possibility ... then once you have VS2005 - the Build process will create your modules in the Bin folder of your project or anywhere else you would like them compiled.

Westa

See: Creating compiled assemblies