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TheDNN.SlideMenu is Released

info@thednn.com — Sat, 24 May 2008 18:42:00 GMT

The accordion module is finally out.

Many of you have asked for SlideMenu module so far. Here you are. :)

There are a few important points about SlideMenu:

Even though that this module is just released with version 1.0.0 but it contains all the improvements which has been implemented in Menu module so far. The Menu module is version 1.7.0 and we have had 7 releases till now. Therefore TheDNN.SlideMenu.1.0.0 has equal power comparing to TheDNN.Menu.1.7.5 (will be released tomorrow)
The navigation and the way working with SlideMenu is similar to TheDNN.Menu module.
Both TheDNN.SlideMenu and TheDNN.Menu will improve shoulder to shoulder and are integrated.
Because we understand that having both Menu and SlideMenu is essential for webmasters, therefore we are providing 50% discount if you have bought one of them before. This is a permanent discount.

After all, I want to tell you that we value your inputs and hear you. Please let us know your needs and comments about our modules.

TheDNN.Menu.1.7.0 Overview

info@thednn.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:02:00 GMT

This release is presenting two great features and an important change. This aimed to be a stable version and candidate for getting DotNetNuke Reviewed Logo.

Let me start by introducing the two new gold features:

XML Data Source

Until version 1.6.1 it was only possible to show the tabs available at DotNetNuke tabs including their position. The only thing you could do was to select another start node so that the children of that start node would become root items. In addition, you could include or exclude items and use the "Show Start Level Only" option to hide all the child items and display root items only (very useful for creating short cuts).

Beside all the pros available there, one could still feel a lack of customisability. The con was that you were not able to select items from different trees and create a new extra tab only for being in that particular instance of the menu module.

In TheDNN.Menu.1.7.0 you can create an XML file and assign it as your source of tabs to the menu instance. The structure of the XML file is very easy and has been described in the place where you can use it. Here I show you a sample of an XML file that can be used for the menu data source:

As you can see the structure is very easy to understand. You have title and url in tags named tab and you can have as many tabs as you want in serial or parallel.

The only thing you should note is that you can only use it with module and not the skin object.

Additional Menu Skins

There has been added a button in Control Center where you can use it once to install 16 extra menu skins. This is a new ability where gives more default skin choices.

But, why these skins are not installed while the module is being installed?
First of all, not everyone needs those skins and they will use resources of your website. Furthermore, we have plans to provide APIs for mass skin producers and this is a look into future as well.

Beside above two great features there has been a very important change in our module, and that's about the licensing system. Due to reported bugs with medium trust level we decided to completely change the licensing system. Therefore, please be aware that your license for older versions will not support 1.7.0.

Those who have purchased early versions and want to upgrade to 1.7.0 need to download their new license file. In order to have your new license we have created a Licensing Center application. As a result, all you need to do is:

Go to http://LicensingCenter.TheDNN.com
Click "License Files" tab
Enter your Invoice ID and download your new license file

Please note that the new license file will not work on early versions.

So, I guess it's enough for a kind of overview for the new release. Please remember that we value your inputs. ;)

Just a "Flash Forward"!

info@thednn.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:59:00 GMT

Although there is announced that the issue with Medium Trust level has been solved we have a few reports from our clients having problem running the module under Medium Trust level.

As based of our investigation, it looks like that the issue comes from our licensing system which works only under Full Trust level. So, we are now changing our current licensing system in order to fix the issue. This will be announced with V.1.7.0 of TheDNN.Menu.

Yes, V.1.7.0 is coming out with two more cool features. So, sit tight because the next post will be announcing this release with a brief description of the features.

Good news is that there will be a licensing center also available for our clients to have their licenses right after placing the order. So, there is no need to wait for your licenses to be issue and send over. More details come later along with the release of the TheDNN Licensing Center. ;)

TheDNN.Blog.HelloWorld();

info@thednn.com — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Hello everybody. I am Jack, a staff of TheDNN Group. Here at the group we decided to start a blog regarding to our products and services.

I'll try to keep you updated about the events, and product news. Because DotNetNuke's announcement module doesn't support RSS, it might be difficult for you to come and look into what's happening here from time to time. Therefore, the first goal about starting this blog is somehow to replace it with the traditional announcement system.

Besides, it would be very helpful to gather your comments, and here is where it goes easy.