Adding an Existing Module (Iconbar)

How to add an existing module to the current page using the IconbarThe Iconbar Control Panel provides a single interface from which authorized users can access page and module management tools, shortcuts to six common administration tasks and quick links to the Administration and Host pages. The Iconbar is only available on DNN installations that are currently using this toolbar as it was removed in DNN6+.. The content of existing modules shared across modules which means changes to the content on one module updates the content in the other modules.

Important. An existing module cannot be added to the page where it already exists.

Tip: Users must be authorized to deploy a module and have the appropriate page editing permissions to add a module to a page.

1. Maximize the Control PanelDNN comes with a choice of two Control Panels called ControlBar (default) and the RibbonBar. The Control Panel enables Content Editors (optional), Page Editors, Administrators and SuperUsers to access a range of site building and administrative tools..
2. Go to the ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. Insertion section and select Add Existing ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks..
3. At PageA page on a DNN site., select the page where the existing module is located.
4. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module to be added.
5. Optional. At Visibility, select from the following options:
   • Same As PageA page on a DNN site.: This sets the module as visible to all roles/users who can view this page. This is the default setting.
   • PageA page on a DNN site. Editors Only: The sets module as only visible only to the roles/user who can edit this page. Select this option to add content and configure the module settings before others can view the module.
6. Optional. At Pane, select the pane to insert the module into. The module is added to the Content Pane by default. The names of other panes will depend upon the skin applied to this page. If a pane other than the Content Pane is selected, then the position of the pane is briefly shown on the page.
7. Optional. At Insert, select the placement of the module from the first drop down list. One or more of the following options is available, depending on the number of modules located in the selected pane:
   • Top: Select to add the module above all existing modules within the selected pane. Skip to Step 9.
   • Above: Select to add the module above another chosen module within the selected pane.
     1. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module the new module will be added above.
   • Below: Select to add the module below another module within the selected pane.
     1. At ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks., select the module the new module will be added below.
   • Bottom: This adds the module below all existing modules within the selected pane. This is the default option.
8. Click the Add ModuleDNN uses a modular design system to display content on a page. One or more modules are added to each site page to create and manage the site content. There are many different types of modules, each managing a different type of site content or site administrative tasks. To PageA page on a DNN site. link.

Related Topics:

• See "Adding Module Content" for modules that require content.

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