Just need a bit of clarification on some small questions I have:

1. I have followed the instructions for creating a extension-skin package using the copy/ftp method.  After I've completed the instructions for Creating the Package, the post states "If all goes well the skin package should be generated in the "Portals/_default" folder. I'm not seeing anything there, but in the skin folder "Portals/_default/Skins/Skin-Name" there is a ZIP (Skin-Name-Version.zip) and the manifest (_Skin-Name.dnn). For archiving and redistribution, shouldn't the manifest .dnn file be INSIDE the ZIP?
    
2. When I created this skin, I made it as an ASCX file, without parsing out HTML/XML files. I simply used the DNN tokens I have gotten used to. However, I notice the mention that I should probably use the new Object tag method. Will this cause problems with the package creation or compatibility? I do plan on working in the Object method as I begin creating more DNN5 skins, but just did this for speed and familiarity.

Thanks Timo!

My primary role is developing new sites based on DNN, so I usually am working on client-specific skins. However, I do try to keep a good archive of my 'finalized' skins, as well as several back-versions for reference.

So, is the Manifest file supposed to be contained in the ZIP or left external?

Lee, you can use resource files, just like you could use them for a module. I'll post an example later.