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lukalev

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7/24/2019 4:04 PM

    Hi,

    I can not build the DNN_Platform_9.3.2.24_Source platform project in release or debug mode.  I'm using VS 2017 with all necessary .NET frameworks. But I can build DNN_Platform_9.2.0.366-777_Source.zip though. I really don't understand why. Are these uploads tested before uploaded? For example: https://github.com/dnnsof.../releases/tag/v9.3.2

    Thanks

     

     






    Joe Craig

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    7/24/2019 5:44 PM
      There's no need at all to try to rebuild DNN. Tell us what problem you are trying to solve and we'll try to help.

      The source code if one piece of the rebuild puzzle. You probably need to have your development environment set up properly for it to work. I'm not sure where to look for that information, though. Maybe someone else will chime in.
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      lukalev

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      7/25/2019 2:14 AM

        Thanks for answering. We have a 9.3.2. installer version website installed and running and would need to add a parameter to core messaging module. Source code of platform's LIbrary and Web project needs to be changed slightly but Platform.sln does not compile after source zip download. I wonder if anyone can build it (in release or debug mode) right after download with VS 2017?

        Strangely I can build Source from this zip: https://github.com/dnnsof...tree/master/09.02.00 just fine, but it's not compatible to 9.3.2. I know about other DNN versions that don't build after download as well therefore I think there must be some kind of catch. Either they uploaded the 9.x sources with lower VS versions or have something else installed to get the sources compiled.

        Also we would be ok by not upgrade-ing DNN versions automatically and would rather have full control of the source.

         






        lukalev

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        7/25/2019 2:58 AM
          To answer me and anyone else who can't build source projects: There are Components and Controls missing from ZIP. I compared the two versions (first I had to found one that builds) and saw that references to components and controls folders in platform folder were pointing to non existing files. I copied those missing files over from old to newer source platform version and got it working. I also had to change every single .csproj file and delete Target conditions which were clearly made with older VS versions.





          Joe Craig

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          7/25/2019 9:50 AM
            Re "adding a parameter" to the core messaging module.

            Have you considered taking the Messaging Module and modifying it, and then using that in place of the DNN module? That seems a lot simpler, leaves open the possibility of upgrading in the future, etc.

            Why would you not want to take that approach?
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            7/25/2019 1:41 PM
              You could take a look at https://www.dnnsoftware.c...-901-source-package, but it is woefully out of date.

              Be sure to read the last comment. Looks like there are plans to create some new instructions. DNN 9.4 is due in the fall.
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              Daniel Valadas

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              8/9/2019 4:15 AM
                Yes the build process is still a work in progress and I hope we can have a better solution as part of the 9.4.0 release. Right now the project is split amongst a couple repositories and needs to download some parts in order to fully build. The recommended approach is to clone the Platform repository on GitHub and run the powershell script build.ps1 -Target BuildAll if I remember correctly. But there is a case sensitivity issue right now that for some reason the build is not completing locally but works in CI. I am still waiting myself on a reply about what that issue is. But like said before you could build just that module if needed.
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