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11/28/2011 4:03 AM
 

hi every one ,

 i have recently started working on DNN and currently using latest version of DNN 6.1.1 and  by using great guide from @Chris Hammond  about creating module by using dnn project template i was successful in creating test module and install it.

but i want to know more about modules and DNN ... like

1. why do we create different pages ( Edit , View , Setting ) for a single module ?? what would be code behind logic for using these Pages . i know its not necessary for creating more than one page for a single module.

2.   if we create a modules having different pages ( Edit , View , Setting ) and gives some Control panel  controls in setting page , does that mean we are eliminating the need of Control Panel for Website ?? or Reducing Pages of Control Panel Section for admin and super admin ??

3. i havent seen any information regarding to Control Panel section of website in DNN ?? i mean normally when we create website, we create 2 sections , Control Panel and User Interface. where do we create control panel section for admin in DNN ??

there are more question but it isnt coming in my mind at the moment, ill keep posting here or new thread when i remember  ....

 
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11/28/2011 5:02 AM
 

hello,

1. it's good practice to seperate functions onto their own pages so you can control access to them indiidually (it saves you having to write and test your own authentication logic). It's not mandatory - some people choose to create 1 file and dynamically load content (via LoadControl) or hide/show relevant content depending on user.

2. do you mean the control panel at the top of the screen or the administration of the module? If it's the administration of the module, some modules do choose to have sections that allow admin of the instance and a section that allows admin of all instances -again it's up to you what feels most natural and what your users find easiest to use.

3 i'm not sure what this means - can you explain what you mean regarding control panel?


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11/28/2011 5:42 AM
 

thanks for the replying so quick @cathal connolly

how do we add new links in the admin section at the top-left screen drop down ?? can we add new link when we installing new module ?? please provide me some guidance related  to it ....

because sometime when necessary we might need to add new links in for admin for certain functionality.

you have answers my 3rd question already since i am new in DNN i was focusing in developing and deploying modules rather than going through whole DNN site, i had missed the admin feature dropdownmenu.

but i need some example code that might help me understanding DNN more deeply, if any one could give some links of sample DNN project and module which could help me more understanding through seeing and implementing rather just reading.

 
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