Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hey Chris,

I used your last Templates to create a module, but never setup the NANT build part. Is there a way to retrofit that module with this new Template so I can use the MSBuild functionality? Or do I have to create a new project and copy all my code over?

Is the build based on the .dnn manifest file? If so, then I just edit the file, change the version number, add SQL script file refrences, etc and do a Release build and I'm good to go? Or is there more to it?

Thanks.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hey Chris
I’m trying to use the DotNetNuke Module Development Templates VB I get an error
”System.runtime.Interrop.Services.COMExcpetion” and it doesn’t finish the project
I’m using Visual Studio 2008

Place help

Kind regards

Lars Vinther

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hey chris yes i do hav ISS and DNN running and i works vith the C# thempplatet

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris... Sorry, I must have been looking at a cached page and didn't see your new blog.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hey Chris

I hav godt it to work.

You need to install ISS 6.0 metabase and make the chance to the host file With ”dnndev” I did only use DNN Thoth is was easier and did not matter but it did

Tanks for this template

Kind regards

Lars

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,

This does work really well. Easier then the NANT version.
The only issue I see as I am using in VS2010, it loads the project as framework 3.5 even when 4.0 is selected in the new project window.
Is it a matter of just changing the :

Thanks for a great tool.
Doug

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,

This does work really well. Easier then the NANT version.
The only issue I see as I am using in VS2010, it loads the project as framework 3.5 even when 4.0 is selected in the new project window.
Is it a matter of just changing the :

Thanks for a great tool.
Doug

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

hi Chris,

Thanks. It worked as promissed. I had one hickup because I didn't install the source.zip but instead used the install.zip. But after a restart of my local dnn it worked fine.

Looking forward to your next video's / webinar.

Greetings,

René

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Chris,

When I try to create a module in VB, I get an dialog box in VS 2010 stating that the web project is not configured and prompt me to create a virtual directory. If I click Yes to create a virtual directory, I get the error message that VS cannot find dnndev.

I have my HOSTS file modified to include DNNDEV and I can enter the URL at the browser and I can get to the DNN instance. I am running Windows 7.

Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks
Ray

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

For Visual Studio 2010 / deploy on IIS 7, I had to delete the web.config file that is created as part of the template. Not sure if there is another way around that, but without doing so I received an error when I tried to add the module to the page of "It is an error to use a section registered as allowDefinition='MachineToApplication' beyond application level".

Chris, not sure if that's the same issue you saw or not, but the example/video appears to be run on VS2008 and IIS6.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris

I have a question about how to include additional DLL files referenced in my project. I am really stumped. I have several EntitySpaces DLLs that I use for my DAL and a Telerik DLL for interface. None of them make it into the zip files automagically, so I assume I need to find some magic of my own.

In my ModulePackage.targets file I saw the line


so I figured I would try the following


I was under the impression that if the built project assembly was in the bin folder and was making it into the zip files, then certainly specifying an additional DLL in the same manner should work. I am wrong. No additional DLLs appear in the zip.

I have found the ends of the internets searching for documentation on how to do this, and have found nothing. This means either nothing exists or I am really missing the boat on this.

Any suggestions?

Thanks much,
Bruce

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris. I have been very happy using your template for the modules I have created. However they have been fairly simple modules. I now would like to do a project that will put about 6 modules in a single package. I have purchased a few modules that do that. Can you point me to a tutorial that will help me? Hopefully I will be able to utilize your template in the process.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

How can I use the template for that? Do I create a new project within a module project and copy the sub component section to the main one?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Subject change. My modules are not 'Packaging' in the release build. The builds are successful, but there is no packages folder in the project after building in release. How would I go about trouble shooting?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,
Are these module templates now included within the Starter Kit package for DotNetNuke 5.6.1?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

I think I found THAT problem's cause. I somehow was using the old module with nant. I have corrected that. I have started using the latest template. The problem I have now is I cant remember how to point the template to use localhost/ThatDarnWebDesign.
I could never get dnndev to work on my iis, so I got it working on localhost. I had to upgrade vista and now I can't remember what I did, which line in which file to change to get the template setup to point to localhost. None of my changes are working. Visual Studio keeps wanting to set the virtual directory in dnndev.
I apologize for being such a pain.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

I did remember what I did before. After the failure to complete the virtual directory, I right clicked the project file and edited the dnndev referenced to the dnn instance that holds my modules. I guess when I did that and re-zipped the package the edits got overwritten or something.

I am still extrememly baffled as to why I can't get dnndev to work on iis7 on my vista machine.
Sorry to be such a bother. I truly appreciate the Great work you and DNN Corp. do for us ametuers out here.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

I don't either.
I entered 127.0.0.1 dnndev to the list in the HOSTS file.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Chris, I am trying to use your templates, and echoing a previous post:

When I try to create a module in VB, I get an dialog box in VS 2010 stating that the web project is not configured and prompt me to create a virtual directory. If I click Yes to create a virtual directory, I get the error message that VS cannot find dnndev.

I have my HOSTS file modified to include DNNDEV and I can enter the URL at the browser and I can get to the DNN instance. I am running Windows 7.

Do you have any recommendations?

I didn't see any answers or things to look at....hoping someone can guide me.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Chris,
I have run into some strange behavior. I have created a module using the templates successfully once. Now when I try to create a new project, build release, install module, and then go back into VS. After it updates the project, I can no longer add ASP controls to the view.ascx(for example). I get an error stating "Error Creating Control Error HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to COM component" when I enter source. Design mode will only allow me to use HTML controls. I have completely redone my DNN environment. The one successful project still works and I can add controls. Any ideas?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

I am new to module development, and am trying to follow your blogs. In this one, you say that one should download the MSBuild Community Tasks, which I have done, but now, what do I do with it?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Now I see that you cover that in the video. Thought it had to be done before the tasks you cover in the video.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,

I cannot get F5 - debugging to work properly with the template.

I set up the hosts file to point volleyballresults2 at 127.0.0.1.
The site works with the URL volleyballresults2/. If I use Debug | Attach to process I can successfully set breakpoints and step though code.

If I press F5 I get a dialog box with the message "Unable to start debugging on the web server. The debug request could not be processed by the server due to invalid syntax." If I press Ctrl-F5 then I see IE start but the url given in the address bar is volleyballresults2/desktopmodules/TestModule/http://volleyballresults2. This is NOT what I would expect. I have configured the "Use Local Web Server option" (ticked) and the "Project URL" is set to "http://VolleyballResults2/desktopmodules/TestModule/" and the "Override application URL setting" is set to "http://VolleyballResults2/" I notice that both of these values appear in the URL IE is attempting to access, but I do not know how to influence them.

Env - VS2008 + SP, Win 7, IIS 7.5

A stop/start of VS made no differnce. A stop/start of IIS made no difference.

Any ideas?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Chris, I am trying to use your VB template with VS 2010.

When I try to create a new project based on your template, I get a dialog box stating...

"The local IIS URL dnndev/DesktopModules/UserDisplay specified for Web project UserDisplay has not been configured. In order to open this project the virtual directory needs to be configured. Would you like to create the virtual directory now?"

If I click Yes to create a virtual directory, I get the error...

"Creation of the virtual directory... failed...Could not find the server dnndev on the local machine."

I created a website in IIS called dnndev and modified my HOSTS file to include DNNDEV. I can enter the URL dnndev at the browser and get to the DNN instance. I am running Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 edition Service Pack 2.

Do you have any recommendations?

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

UPDATE....
I set up my envelopment environment on my web server as this apparently can't be done in XP using IIS 5.1

The article (on setting up your dnndev environment) hints to the fact that you can't use these template if your developing in Windows XP when it talks about creating a new website - "...this isn’t possible in Windows XP because of limitations with IIS v5.1...", which would be fine, except that it follows that with a statement that leads the reader to believe it CAN be done - "...If you are using IIS 5 or IIS 6 you will need to verify that ASP.NET 2.0 is selected..."

In short...if you're using Windows XP and IIS 5.x this template isn't for you - or me! But, it is a great tool, and when I buck up for a new laptop I'll put it to good use.

I hope this post saves someone a migraine like the one I got.

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Chris,

Just wanted to say thanks for this template.


- Kevin

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hello Chris,
Your videos are clear and I learn a lot from your demos and explanations. However, I found that the flash video streaming often time gets blurred and clean and it is random and repeating throughout the videos. I guess it is due to the service provider, Brightcove.com. I contacted them and they told that I should contact the DotNetNuke, hence I am leaving this comment hoping those issues resolved.
Thank you again your tutorial videos.
Woogon Chung

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

For me using VS 2010 (and no idea) when updating the 'Use local IIS Web Server' properties I also received VS 2010 wanting to add a virtual directory.

Doing so broke the site.

Using IIS I then deleted the virtual directory that was created, VS 2010 didn't seem to care that I had done that. Site began working again and the environment seemed to be fine, i.e. could now make changes on the fly without reinstalling the module.

This might help someone else scratching their heads like I was.

- Dave

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

I just downloaded the vb module per your instructions..however when i do file-new project and i select dotnetnuke vb compliled module I dont get the location or the solution name below the name? The only thing i see is the name. Im using vs2010 utimate on win7. Did i miss something?? The other web projects gives me the correct information

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

If your development environment is NOT at: dnndev and you want to change that to YOUR development environment URL, modify the following file(s) in the template .zip:

VB - ModuleName.vbproj
C# - ModuleName.csproj

There are two instances of "http://dnndev", just change them to your url and you'll be all set.

Chris, feel free to add anything I missed, if indeed I did.

Thanks for the templates and the MSBuild integration for automatic packaging. It's a definite time saver!!

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

When I open the videos in fullscreen mode it is extremely blurry and I can't watch it in normal because the text is too small. Do I need to do something to be able to view these clearly? Thanks

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Thanks Chris, I already tried pausing it multiple times. I'll keep trying, thanks!

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris, me again. First of all I want to say thank you very much for these videos! I am on a deadline for a project and without these I would be lost. Secondly, is there anyway to be able to get the Day 1, 2, 3, and 4 zip files that you supplied in the videos for the code files? Thanks

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris, I sent a comment yesterday asking if it is possible to get the additional files you supplied for the 4 Module Development training days (i.e. view, edit, settings controls. etc.) and I didn't know if you received it. I am new to module development and it would be great to be able to follow through the 4 sessions completely. Thanks so much!

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris, thanks for the templates!

I have added some new folders for WCF (called Service) - and I noticed it is not in the zip - do I have to manually add new folders/files for them to be built? (sorry, new to MSBuild!)

Thanks
Rod

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

ps - I have added WCF .svc files which I need to deploy...

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Great, I missed that! I added .svc to the include files and all is well... thanks

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Thanks for this excellent post chris.. even a beginner like was able to set it up smoothly in one go.

Now is the troubling part, can you please clarify me on how would I add contents to the module, for example suppose i create a banner module from you templates in which in View.ascx i add an asp:image, tell me where would I store the path of the image that i setup and how would the module distinguish between the contents of the two instances of my modules on different pages.

I just need a few key points, dont want to trouble you more..

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Thank you for the very good template, Chris.
I am not sure why there aren't DAL files in it the Components folder (info,dataprovider, sqldataprovider and controller)
Is it because you do not target to certain data access method? Do I just have to create these files myself or am I missing something?
Is there any documentation that explain other files like FeatureController.cs?

Thanks,
Yehuda

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,

I want to develop a website using DNN.
I have set up DNN. But, when using VS2008 to use the c# template, I am getting the following error while changing properties and saving the file

To access local IIS websites you must install the following IIS components and run visual studio in the context of administrator account.
-Windows Authentication

I do not know what that means... Please help me solve this one..

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,

I did finally set up the environment and started my module..
I have a basic question.

I have added a button as





to view.ascx file

I have defined the event for the button as

private void clickSubmit(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
//some code
}

in View.ascx.cs file

VS2008 builds it successfully but my page gives a long error.. something that starts as

Error: Ask A Question is currently unavailable. DotNetNuke.Services.Exceptions.ModuleLoadException: c:\saidev\DesktopModules\AskModule\View.ascx(14): error CS1061: 'ASP.desktopmodules_askmodule_view_ascx' does not contain a definition for 'clickSubmit' and no extension method 'clickSubmit' accepting a first argument of type 'ASP.desktopmodules_askmodule_view_ascx' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?) --->

How do I define actions to my buttons ?

Also, could you please tell me how to access the database layer. I want to create some custom tables and add data to them. Could you point me to the right tutorials for this..

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hi Chris,
I'm having a herd time getting the templates to work with DNN 6.x. The reference will not resolve. Is there a trick that I'm missing?

Thanks,

Kevin

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Hello Chris,

I have just downlaoded the latest from christoctemplate.codeplex.com/ and configure it as explained.

I know that now the MSBuild is in use; so i just put the module in build mode to 'release' and built the project. However, I couldn't find any folder named 'Package in website directory.

However I can find the "Package" folder in module folder and it contains two zip files e.g InkStudiocModules_00.00.01_Install.zip and InkStudiocModules_00.00.01_Source.zip.

Do you think these are the package file and should I use them for production? Can any one help in this.


My folder structure is as following.

--- C:\inetpub\wwwroot\DNNInkStudioc (A folder where DNN website resides)
--- C:\inetpub\wwwroot\DNNInkStudioc\DesktopModules (A folder that contains all the modules)

-- DNNInkStudioc\DesktopModules\DNNInkStudiocModules (A folder that contains module template data e.g build script, documentation, Packages, Properties etc)



Many thanks,
Jigar

How to have more than one user controls?

Hello Chris,

Thanks for the above answer; I checked whole video as well.

I want to develop wizard type things and put that in DNN; for that I need almost 6 user-controls and then need to be on different different pages of DNN.

I checked the video and able to add one module on page; but my question is that how we can I get the more than one user control to be part of the template and get that display on one to another pages.

I am new to DNN module development and hope My question is clear enough.

Many thanks,
Jigar

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

BUILD FAILED

Could not find a '*.build'

I can not find any *.build file in zip

help plz

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

thx, very useful!!!

Re: New DotNetNuke Module Development Templates, w/video

Super Chris! First I'm getting access denied issues for the "25 part tutorial on DotNetNuke Module Development in the Wiki" link at the start of your post. Second, have your templates been included into the DNN 6.1.4 starter kit yet?