Christoc's DotNetNuke Module Development Template

New Post: DnnGrid is not a known element

remusgondecjr — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:36:48 GMT

Hi Christoc,

First I want to say that I'm new to DNN and I might need some help regarding DnnGrid.
I have registered assembly DotNetNuke.Web and DotNetNuke but when I try to put a DnnGrid in the page I get the following message:
"Element 'DNNGrid' is not a known element. This can occur if there is a compilation error in the Web site, or the web.config file is missing."

I tried to find a solution on the web but without success. There isn't much discussion about this issue. Probably not many people has this issue but I'm trying to find a solution for days now...

Can you please help me?

New Post: DAL 2 Example for SQL statement.

christoc — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:23:02 GMT

For a basic tutorial check out

http://www.dotnetnuke.com/Resources/Wiki/Page/Module-Development.aspx#_Beginning_Module_Development_Video_Series__5

though that is for DNN5 all of it pretty much still applies if you're using DAL.

For an example of a module that uses DAL2 check out https://github.com/ChrisHammond/dnnCHAT

New Post: DAL 2 Example for SQL statement.

Hdamis — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:03:24 GMT

I am trying to develop a module in DNN7 but I really can not find any clear simple tutorial on how to Select a statement, insert, update, delete to SQL database. using DAL 2 or any other method.

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

tntiwari11 — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:40:29 GMT

The "MSBuild.Community.Tasks.XmlRead" task could not be loaded from the assembly C:\ddn\dnndev.me\DesktopModules\DNNModule2\\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.56\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll. Could not load file or assembly 'file:///C:\ddn\dnndev.me\DesktopModules\DNNModule2\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.56\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. Confirm that the <UsingTask> declaration is correct, that the assembly and all its dependencies are available, and that the task contains a public class that implements Microsoft.Build.Framework.ITask. DNNModule2

I am using Visual Studio 2012 professional and have tried many thing.. if you can help i would be grateful...
Comments: ** Comment from web user: tntiwari11 **

The "MSBuild.Community.Tasks.XmlRead" task could not be loaded from the assembly C:\ddn\dnndev.me\DesktopModules\DNNModule2\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.56\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll. Could not load file or assembly 'file:///C:\ddn\dnndev.me\DesktopModules\DNNModule2\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.56\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified. Confirm that the <UsingTask> declaration is correct, that the assembly and all its dependencies are available, and that the task contains a public class that implements Microsoft.Build.Framework.ITask. DNNModule2

I have same issue with Visual Studio 2012 ultimate when I am creating DNN Module in release mode its displaying above error, also I ahve Installed NuGet updated version still facing problem, please if you can help i would be grateful.

New Post: Error 2 The "MSBuild.Community.Tasks.XmlRead" task could not be loaded...

logan5735 — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:52:29 GMT

I went thru a doozy of PITA trying to get this solution to compile in RELEASE mode and it was related to a path issue. I want to share with you my solution to the problem - which ultimately was related to a path issue. Btw, every situation is different but finding this Hammond thread really helped me on my way. I will point out that my situation was probably unique.

I NUGETed the following: "PM> Install-Package MSBuildTasks" which created a "package" folder under solution as Mugbomah suggested

For my module in particular, I had to tweak the MSBUILD path in the file: BuildScripts\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.Targets

From
<MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>$(SolutionDir)\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.45\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll</MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>

To
<MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>$(SolutionDir)\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.56\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll</MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>

PITA ERROR MESSAGE

Error 22
The "MSBuild.Community.Tasks.XmlRead" task could not be loaded from the assembly
C:\blahblah\packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.45\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll.
Could not load file or assembly 'file:///BLAH/packages\MSBuildTasks.1.4.0.45\tools\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll'
or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
Confirm that the <UsingTask> declaration is correct, that the assembly and all its dependencies are available, and that the task contains a public class that implements Microsoft.Build.Framework.ITask.

Thanks again Chris Hammond for helping to spread the word of keeping the DNN Community alive.

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

Matichek — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:27:23 GMT

Hi,

I kinda solved it - "the Missing MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll"

1. I copied MsBuild.Community.Tasks.dll and MsBuild.Community.Tasks.xml into BuildScripts Folder in project folder...

2. Than I changed line that has <MSBuildCommunityTasksLib> - into my own local path to dll ... something like this... "<MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>$(SolutionDir)\BuildScripts\MSBuild.Community.Tasks.dll</MSBuildCommunityTasksLib>" ...

I know this is kinda desperate but it works ! - Build script now creates Install folder - with 2 zip files (with source and install zip).... Btw, I doing this example - http://www.dotnetnuke.com/Resources/Video-Library/Viewer/Video/437/View/Details/DotNetNuke-Explained-Basic-Module-Development.aspx

Hope this helps anyone ...

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

Matichek — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:08:50 GMT

Thank you Christoc for answering,

Yes, I did use www.dnndev.me ... I tried also (on a new install) www.dnndev (with settings - <IISUrl>http://www.dnndev/desktopmodules/DNNExplained</IISUrl>
<OverrideIISAppRootUrl>True</OverrideIISAppRootUrl>
<IISAppRootUrl>http://www.dnndev/</IISAppRootUrl> ) - but I get the same error - with missing DLL...

I also have a question regarding your Documentation.html in the module template - What did you mean with - "BEFORE checking the module into your source control environment check the following." - Source control environment is created with you Select - new project - DNN template ?

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

christoc — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:51:10 GMT

Did you create the website in IIS to use DNNDEV.ME as a header, or did you put only www.dnndev.me ?

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

Matichek — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:01:21 GMT

Yes, I did install "as admin" and "unlocked" mode - NuGet.Tools.vsix and MsBuild.Community.Tasks.v.4.0.42.msi ...

I also get an error when I created a new project ->DNN template- > that IIS error ... so I have to change http://dnndev.me... to http://www.dnndev.me in Module.csproj file.. ... in order to get rid of that IIS error ...

Commented Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

christoc — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:29:29 GMT

Do you have NUGET installed? Without that the MSBUILD package won't install properly

Created Issue: Missing DLL when packaging module [10986]

Matichek — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:39:43 GMT

Source code checked in, #84466

christoc — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:31:21 GMT

Added a note to Documentation.html about the Virtual Directory problem in IIS

New Post: Unable to load module.css file

christoc — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:57:41 GMT

Where do you have your module's files located on the file system? Where is the website located?

New Post: web.config workaround

damahala — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:26:54 GMT

christoc wrote:

You can't add a web.config to the module project or it will kill the DNN site.

Thanks, I figure the same. I guess I just have to run it without intellisense then.

New Post: Unable to load module.css file

damahala — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:25:45 GMT

Hi,

When I work on my module, I notice the module.css file is unable to load. I will get the following 500 error:

Could not load file or assembly 'DotNetNuke.HttpModules' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.

I am currently running DNN 7.0.6 and Module Template v2.2.

Does anyone know how to fix this issue?

Thanks,
Art

New Post: web.config workaround

christoc — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:32:01 GMT

You can't add a web.config to the module project or it will kill the DNN site.

New Post: web.config workaround

damahala — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:05:09 GMT

I actually have the similar issue using the newest template (v2.2).

I created a DAL2 module, but if I add any DNN control into the page, I will see:

"Element 'DNNGrid' is not a known element. This can occur if there is a compilation error in the Web site, or the web.config file is missing."

The module is able to compile without any issue, and the website is running correctly. Virtual Directory is also correct. I am not sure if I really need to add web.config into this module environment. Everything is still working fine, but just will see a lot green underline on the elements, and intellisense won't work for those DNN controls.

Closed Issue: Web application project xxxxxx etc [10461]

christoc — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:18:58 GMT

The Web Application Project xxxxxxxx is configured to use IIS. The webserver 'http://dnndev/desktopmodules/xxxxxxxxxx' could not be found.

I get this error when making a new project, even though the project appears to be created, and trying to open that project. I have dnndev set up as the url but I do have my development directories sigging on a different drive than c

Any ideas?
Comments: This is no longer an issue I am supporting as the templates now require DNNDEV.ME to be used

Commented Issue: Web application project xxxxxx etc [10461]

Taniquel — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:40:48 GMT

I am using Visual Studio 2012 Express edition on Windows 8. I had this same issue using the new Dnn 7.0 templates, I was able to solve this problem by removing the "www" from the site binding in the website definition and registering the dnndev.me in the host file to point to 127.0.0.1

Closed Issue: Problem with Assembly Path in .DNN Files [10948]

christoc — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:23:20 GMT

The templates work as is, but will have errors in the EVS extension verification service, based on missing the PATH attribute in the assembly nodes of the Manifest.
Comments: Resolved in latest checkin