I have been designing my first DNN skin and have it working successfully. However, I wish to make sure I am using the proper/preferred Menu System.

From what I can find in the various sources of documentation, [MENU] is available for backward compatibility and should be replaced with [SOLPARTMENU], which is what I am currently using. Although [SOLPARTMENU] also supports vertical menus, [TREEVIEW] is available as an alternative. I also see references to [NAV] but, am unable to find much documentation for it.

I realize that there are probably many other third-part menu providers as well and that ultimately, the choice may simply be a matter of taste; however, I am seeking opinions from the DNN core team(s) and the many experienced "skinners" in this forum for advice on which system should be used and (if [NAV] for example) where I can find documentation on how to properly configure it. Thanks.

In Christ,

Chris

The DNN Horizontal Menu skins use the NAV menu, the DNN Vertical Menu skins use the Treeview - you could look at the .ascx files for these skins to get you started.

Also, take a look at the DotNetNuke Navigation WebControls PDF in the DNN 4.4.1 Docs download.

Rhys

Thanks. I had looked at the horizontal skins and coimpletely missed the NAV reference. I think I had looked a TOO MANY examples by that point - my head is still spinning. I also had looked at the Navigation controls PDF but apparently got side-tracked before reaching the end of the document.

Thanks for he information.