Creating a DotNetNuke® Module
Using CodeSmith Tools
(For DotNetNuke Version 4.4.0 or higher)

Tutorial Series:

• DotNetNuke 4.x
  • Super-Simple Module (DAL+)
  • Super-Fast Super-Easy Module (DAL+)
  • Using the DotNetNuke Website Starter Kit
  • Survey Module Tutorial (C# and VB)

Also see:
 The ADefWebserver DotNetNuke HELP WebSite

This tutorial will show you how to create a DotNetNuke module using CodeSmith Tools. This is a tutorial covering the CodeSmith v2.6 Templates for DNN 4 (By Lee) available either here or here or here or here or here or here.

• DotNetNuke 4x DAL+ (VB)
• DotNetNuke 4x with Generics And Dal+ (C#)
• DotNetNuke 4 DAL+ with Custom CBO
• Smart-Thinker

SETUP

1. Install Visual Studio Express or Visual Studio 2005 if you haven't already done so. (download)

2. Install SQL Server Express if you haven't already done so. (download)

4. In Visual Studio, select "Build" then "Build Solution". You must be able to build it without errors before you continue.

Are you Ready to Create the Module?

You must have a DotNetNuke 4 website up and running to continue. If you do not you can use this link and this link to find help.

DotNetNuke is constantly changing as it evolves so the best way to get up-to-date help and information is to use the DotNetNuke message board.

I am sorry I will not be able to respond to individual requests for help on set-up issues. I will be able to help on issues related to the module this tutorial covers.

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