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<\/a>A Scary DotNetNuke Menu with Many, Many Options<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
As users of the framework have surely noted, the list of modules available to an administrator is lengthy and highly-confounding. \u00a0While experience mitigates this difficulty, it remains a significant challenge for new administrators to understand which module to select from this imposing list.<\/p>\n
This project attempts to group this set of modules into\u00a0manageable\u00a0containers where each module is grouped by function (e.g. administrative modules, e-commerce modules). \u00a0By way of example, a clean DotNetNuke 5.1.4 install with ALL core modules installed (and grouped into logical containers) would be reduced to a very understandable list:<\/p>\n
<\/a>A compact, minimized DotNetNuke control panel module list with groups by function. Note that the image above continues to utilize the default DotNetNuke control panel; the containers do not require any adjustment to that component.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
After a container is selected and instantiated, a user is prompted to select from one of the modules contained therein:<\/p>\n
<\/a>Interactive selection of a module within a grouping after selecting the group from the control panel.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The selection process utilizes jQuery, minimizes the number of post-backs, and (in my opinion) greatly increases overall usability.<\/p>\n
This module is expected to be released sometime in mid-to-late November for public consumption. \u00a0A limited beta may be made available prior to this date, subject to interest.<\/p>\n
Your feedback is appreciated. \u00a0Does the lengthy DotNetNuke module list bother you? \u00a0Would you (or your administrators) find a solution of the type outlined above useful? \u00a0Please leave a comment and share your thoughts.<\/p>\n
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Some additional screenshots:<\/p>\n