Module Definitions

Module Definitions display the content modules installed in your portal site. You can delete modules; edit module definitions add manually installed controls and custom icons.

• Use your browser to navigate to the Host Tab located in the main menu bar.
• Select Module Definitions from the drop down menu and click on it. You have opened your Module Summary List.

Figure 3 – Module Definitions Summary List

Edit Module Definition

The Module Definitions Description is displayed in each module. To change and/or add a description:

1. Click on the pencil icon located next to the description you wish to edit.

Figure 4 – Module Definition Edit form

1. Click into the text box to edit or modify:
2. Enter a Description: Module features and information.
3. Indicate a Premium: Click on the checkbox to indicate a check mark for premium modules (those you wish to charge your customers to use) if required.
4. Version: Enter the module version number. - optional
5. Click on the Update link to save the record.

To change the module name (Definition)

1. Click on the Delete Definition link to remove the old name.
2. Click into the New Definitions box to enter your new name.
3. Click on the Add Definition Button to save your new module name.

You have now completed your module name change.

Edit Module Directory settings

1. Click on the icon located in the left column of the control listing to open the Edit Module Control form.

   

   Figure 5 – Edit Module Control form

2. Enter the information provided in the module installation instructions. Usually the source files will be located in the name of the module you installed. Type Edit in the Key and choose the corresponding Edit file to go with it (see above). Then choose the correct corresponding Type from the dropdown box. Depending on the module you have installed you may have to set-up more controls. These controls will show up in the modules edit settings menu for each module and module definition form (see figure 4),

3. Add a custom icon to your Module by selecting one from the drop down list. Add a new icon to the list in Admin>Site Settings or click on the edit link in your Tab Admin bar. Then click on the Upload New File link located next to the Icon text box. You can also control the view order that the user will see in the modules edit settings.

4. Click on Update to save the record.

You have added a manually installed module / custom icon to your Module Definition list and/or an edit key for a newly installed module.

Delete Module

1. Click on the (edit) icon located next to the module you want to delete. You have opened the Module Definition Edit form.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the form.
3. Click on Delete.

You have deleted the module.

Module Definition Validator

The Validator is used to check modules to see if they are version compatible for upload to your DotNetNuke Portal. Check your new modules here before installing.

Choose a module .dnn file by clicking on the browse button.

Click the Validate link to display the results.

You have now validated a module for your Portal.

You have now completed the Module Tab.