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Linq to SQL code posted in VB and C#

Ok I broke down and posted the VB version of the Linq to SQL tutorial: Creating a DotNetNuke® Module Using LINQ to SQL (Part 1) Creating a DotNetNuke® Module Using LINQ to SQL (Part 2) LInq to SQL eliminates so much code I only had... Continue Reading »

Jan 27

By: Michael Washington

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Create a HelloWorld DotNetNuke Module In 6 Easy Steps

I found this on the Net: http://dnnsecrets.wordpress.com/2008/01/19/create-a-helloworld-dotnetnuke-module-in-6-easy-steps/ He plans to do more module tutorials. The difference is he plans to also cover using modules that will allow the non-programm... Continue Reading »

Jan 19

By: Michael Washington

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Speed Development Time by 50%

I have just completed Part 2 of my DotNetNuke Linq to SQL tutorial. Using the techniques covered in this tutorial I have been able to reduce my development time by at least 50%. In some cases where I had a lot of tables in my module, I have been able... Continue Reading »

Jan 17

By: Michael Washington

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Using Source Control with DotNetNuke (WSP Format)

Create a new website in Visual Studio by selecting File from the toolbar and selecting New Web Site. Create a Visual Basic website. Remove (delete) all the files. Replace with the following structure: From the File menu, select Source... Continue Reading »

Jan 14

By: Michael Washington

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What if they don't have Silverlight installed?

If you are like me you want to use Silverlight in your DotNetNuke modules but you know that most people still don't have Silverlight installed. Well here is a way you can use Silverlight today. When a website visitor has Silverlight installed they w... Continue Reading »

Dec 29

By: Michael Washington

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Add some Pizzazz to your DotNetNuke Modules

In my recent tutorial I realized that my GridView could use a little work (you need Visual Studio 2008 to follow along): I already knew about using the AutoFormat: For example, "Classic" is always a good choice: But, today I decided to try o... Continue Reading »

Dec 27

By: Michael Washington

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The Revolution Continues...

I have just completed a new tutorial, Creating a DotNetNuke® Module using LINQ to SQL For absolute beginners! I just went through the tutorial from scratch and it took me 15 minutes. I estimate that it would take a beginner about 30 minutes. However,... Continue Reading »

Dec 24

By: Michael Washington

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A solution to the problem with installing LINQ to SQL modules

There are three problems with using LINQ to SQL with DotNetNuke: Problem 1: You have to add keys to the web.config Currently you have to alter the DotNetNuke web.config to use any code that uses LINQ to SQL. (see the end of this article: ht... Continue Reading »

Dec 17

By: Michael Washington

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A Silverlight Toolbar

I just posted a DotNetNuke module that presents a Silverlight menu bar. The module allows you to upload photos (that are automatically re-sized). You can also indicate a link that the web browser will navigate to when the item is clicked. The reflec... Continue Reading »

Dec 09

By: Michael Washington

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Can I finally make a skin?

Richard Binnington has created a DotNetNuke skin creator program. I have tried to make DotNetNuke skins in the past and I really suck at it. With his program I was able to easily alter hundreds of options to create a skin. I then selected "create pac... Continue Reading »

Dec 08

By: Michael Washington

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Entries for 'Michael Washington'

Linq to SQL code posted in VB and C#

Create a HelloWorld DotNetNuke Module In 6 Easy Steps

Speed Development Time by 50%

Using Source Control with DotNetNuke (WSP Format)

What if they don't have Silverlight installed?

Add some Pizzazz to your DotNetNuke Modules

The Revolution Continues...

A solution to the problem with installing LINQ to SQL modules

A Silverlight Toolbar

Can I finally make a skin?

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