Hi!

I'm using VS2010 to create a new and simple DNN 6.0 module. I tried to install it by creating a zipped 'package' to install.

When I install, and try to use the new module, it throws and exception and tells me my ascx file is missing. I check, and sure enough, all of the ascx files are missing. How do I create the zip package to install the module so that DNN 6 actually finds the ascx file?

In the zip, I tried to :
1. have the ascx files in the root folder of the zip.
2. have the ascx files in a Resouce dir in the zip.
3. have the ascx files in a Resource.zip file in the install zip.


Any help appreciated.

R

You need to create a "manifest" file as part of your module's zip file. This gives DotNetNuke information about the module when you go to install it. Have you done that?

Mitchel Sellers' book on module programming for DotNetNuke has a good explanation of the manifest file. You will find some other blogs and might want to check the DotNetNuke.com Wiki.

There are "template" files for creating modules in VS. I believe that most of them will create the manifest file for you. I particularly like Chris Hammond's version. You'll find it and some video tutorials if you check his blog at DotNetNuke.com.