Hello, all..

I would like some suggestions on how to incorporate/execute some generic server side script of mine within a DNN page without having to develop a custom module.  I figure there could be a way to do so using an HTML, IFrame or other module. Perhaps there is a way to import the needed namespaces and inject the code somewhere.

Just so you have an idea of my development skill level: I'm a DNN beginner, but can install, skin and use basic modules. I have years of experience in development, but my programming background is procedure oriented. I have done some windows development with VB and some simple web development scripting with ASP (feedback forms, sending emails).

I'd like to migrate a simple stand-alone site to DNN as quickly as possible without having to learn custom DNN module development and integration. (I can make the code elegant later).

My existing non-DNN site has simple scripts to perform a couple of simple functions.
1. At the top of the home page, a script composes and sends an email using system.net.mail. (which it seems I shouldn't use)
2. I have a feedback form which also composes and sends an email.

Does anyone have an idea for an approach to use or point me to appropriate reference material?

Thank you.

Sorry I took a while to reply.  I was expecting email notification about reply from the forum, but I didn't get any.

I understand the benefits of creating a custom module integrated to the DNN framework.  I don't intend to work outside the module/framework always.  I just want to see if there's a quick work around to inserting and executing custom code on a page.  The learning curve for module development may not seem too long, but it's not a couple of hours either.

About the flow, I have two requirements as I said on the original post: One is a script that executes OnLoad of the Home page (whenever a visitor requests the page), composes an email and sends it. (not time scheduled)  The other is a feedback form that takes answers submitted, composes an email and sends it.

It would like to work on the first one first, which needs to execute OnLoad of the page.  The second could maybe be solved using an IFrame with my code on a page.

Thanks.

PS: I'll take a look at HTTPHandler techniques.