How does one add a file or directory of files to the root of a portal when installing a module via the DNN manifest file. I have several example files I want to place either in the root or in a subdirectory.
I tried to search for the example I though was in the forums but just could not find it.
Thanks in advance - Paul.
Paul Scarlett - Ontario, Canada
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I have reviewed Scott McCulloch article on DNN manifest files and that is close to what I need. He references the resourcefile, but I'm not sure where this data will be located and how much of a directory path I can supply in the zip file.
Any additonal details/suggestion on loading support files that the user can access would be appreciated.
Paul.
Paul Scarlett - Ontario, Canada
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
When adding the file to the zip, you want to check the "save full path info". I learned this by accident. When packing up 229 image files for the Visitor Counter program (http://dnndev.icpconline.com), I mistakenly
checked this option and learned that the images were installed in folder specified in the ZIP path. I am using Winzip 9.0. I do not know if version earlier then 9 has this option.
Thanks for the suggestion. I use several bat files to build the zip. I actually use PKZip command line version - free and fast.
What I am looking for is a way to place files into the Portal directory using the .DNN manifest file. There is the <Path> element, but I believe this is relative to the DesktopModules directory.
I have some example files that I want the user to access. I can place them in the DesktopModules directory and ask the user to move them, but I thought there might be another way.
Thanks again... Paul.
Paul Scarlett - Ontario, Canada
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
<div>You can use the PATH tag to install the file anywhere in the file system as long as you know where it is relative to the installed folder and have appropriate folder permission to it.</div>
<div> </div> <div>For example, if you want to place a file to the root folder of DNN you can add the path tag as follows</div> <div> </div>
<div><path>../../</path></div> <div> </div> <div>Hope that helps</div>
Thanks, I have been unable to get back to this and test various ideas, but I will add this to the list. Thanks, Will give it a try... let you know if it works as required.
Paul Scarlett - Ontario, Canada
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
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DNN manifest file and adding file to Root
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How does one add a file or directory of files to the root of a portal when installing a module via the DNN manifest file. I have several example files I want to place either in the root or in a subdirectory.
I tried to search for the example I though was in the forums but just could not find it.
Thanks in advance - Paul.
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
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Re: DNN manifest file and adding file to Root
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I have reviewed Scott McCulloch article on DNN manifest files and that is close to what I need. He references the resourcefile, but I'm not sure where this data will be located and how much of a directory path I can supply in the zip file.
Any additonal details/suggestion on loading support files that the user can access would be appreciated.
Paul.
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
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Re: DNN manifest file and adding file to Root
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PScarlett -
When adding the file to the zip, you want to check the "save full path info". I learned this by accident. When packing up 229 image files for the Visitor Counter program (http://dnndev.icpconline.com), I mistakenly checked this option and learned that the images were installed in folder specified in the ZIP path. I am using Winzip 9.0. I do not know if version earlier then 9 has this option.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I use several bat files to build the zip. I actually use PKZip command line version - free and fast.
What I am looking for is a way to place files into the Portal directory using the .DNN manifest file. There is the <Path> element, but I believe this is relative to the DesktopModules directory.
I have some example files that I want the user to access. I can place them in the DesktopModules directory and ask the user to move them, but I thought there might be another way.
Thanks again... Paul.
www.tressleworks.ca
www.tz3p9v.ca
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