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XMod's Future - Important Announcement
May
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5/14/2009 6:38 AM
I had hoped to postpone this announcement for another few weeks, but recent emails I've received and forum posts I've read have essentially forced my hand. Want to know about XMod's future? Read on...
I had hoped to postpone this announcement for another few weeks but recent emails I've received and posts I've read have essentially forced my hand :) Do you want to know about XMod's future? Read On... Want to read even more exciting news and an insider exclusive just for you? Read On...
A Little History (There Will Be A Quiz Later)
XMod was designed originally as a one-off module builder to input and display data without having to mess with database programming or ASP.NET programming. It's backend was designed for that purpose. When 1.0 was released (back in DNN 2.12's timeframe) people didn't need much more.
As DNN has grown, customer needs have grown and XMod has grown in response to those needs. At a certain point, though, the architecture on which 1.0 was originally based cannot comfortably handle some of these new requirements. Needs which seem "simple" when compared to custom-built database-oriented solutions are anything but simple to implement in XMod. Even though the task has been difficult, I think we've done an excellent job of meeting the myriad needs of thousands of customers over the last five years. In fact, I just witnessed a very deep, comprehensive healthcare staffing application that was built almost entirely with XMod.
Still, stepping back and looking at the XMod platform, it has become clear that there is a conflict between those who needed easy-to-create flexible solutions and those who have more professional requirements. We have been trying to accommodate both audiences.
Though I've been investigating possible solutions on-and-off over the past couple of years, about 10 months ago, I hit on another approach and have been working flat-out ever since to implement it.
Announcing XMod Pro
I am happy to announce (a little pre-maturely) "XMod Pro". We have re-written XMod, from the ground-up to accommodate the needs of web designers, developers, and other power users and professionals. Even though XMod Pro is completely new under-the-hood, XMod users will feel comfortable because we've maintained similar syntax and the "feel" of XMod.
I have to admit, the last several months, as I've seen the components of XMod Pro come together and have witnessed the power and flexibility of the program, it's the first time in a long time that I've enjoyed coding. I don't want to hype it too much, but XMod Pro is a lot more than just a new version of XMod.
Some of What's New
- Use Your Own Data: The first thing you'll notice is XMod Pro enables you to add, edit, delete, and view records - from your own data tables. Other modules do this, of course, but XMod Pro gives you the ability to format your forms and displays with your own HTML, CSS, Javascript, and more. You are not constrained to a grid or some pre-defined format for your output and, most importantly, you don't have to learn some complicated script or new programming language. As with XMod, XMod Pro exposes its power through easy to understand and easy-to-use HTML-like tags. How do you use your own data? Simply type in a SQL command or stored procedure.
- Multiple Views, One Module Instance: Although most people have been clamoring for the changes in the datasource, I'm most excited about this feature. Most modules, XMod included, limit you to one view of data at a time, per module instance. With XMod, for instance, you can view a list of records, then click a button to see a detail view of a single record. But it's either-or, not both. XMod Pro breaks new ground here. Now you can have a list of headlines on the left. When the user clicks a button, the full article is displayed on the right and a list of related articles is displayed below that -- all in the same module instance!
With XMod Pro, you can define multiple templates - each with their own data source - for your module instance. Plus, they can interact. Clicking a link in one template can cause one or more other templates to reload with any parameters you want to send.
This is a truly remarkable feature which expands the power and flexibility of XMod Pro ten-fold.
- New Display Engine: Not only do you get the multi-view capabilities, but you also get a more performant display engine. Plus, components like the pager and the search/sort panel are templatable. You can define their layout and style to a much greater degree than with XMod.
- New Forms Engine: To enable the hookup of your forms to the database, we had to rethink the forms engine. As a result we completely re-wrote it. It's still defined like XMod, but under the hood things are completely new. We've now changed the syntax to be more explicit. For instance, we've tossed the "select" and "select1" tags in favor of "listbox", "dropdownlist", "radiobuttonlist", etc. The "input" tag has been replaced with "textbox", "password", etc. Plus, you can now define separate forms to use for adding a record versus editing a record. This new engine should also remove the need to wrap "literal" tags around Javascript and other non-XML code.
- Simplified Interface: We talked to a number of power XMod users and determined that they never really used the WYSIWYG editor or FormBuilder in XMod. They preferred to create and edit their forms and templates with the Plain Text editor. We listened. XMod Pro's editors are plain-text editors but we've added a little something to make your life easier. XMod Pro comes with online help. Select the tag or topic you are interested in and a page filled with the tag's syntax, usage notes, and examples pops up - within your browser. No more having to keep the help file open while working.
These are just some of the changes to expect in XMod Pro. More will be coming down the line.
What About XMod's Future?
Some of you may be wondering what we're going to do about XMod. Are we going to abandon it? Quite the contrary, XMod has a large, loyal following and we plan to continue XMod's development. Since our resources are limited, we haven't been actively developing XMod while working on XMod Pro.
In the future, you will see some cross-pollination between XMod Pro and XMod. XMod Pro will continue to adopt some of XMod's features as well as new XMod Pro-only features, but XMod will also benefit from XMod Pro. While nothing is set in stone yet, I would anticipate improvements to XMod's forms, removing the need for "literal" tags altogether, better email and parameter processing, and more. You'll probably also see other XMod Pro features, such as templatable pagers and search/sort panels. As always, we will be listening to you to find out what you need in XMod too. Most importantly, though, we will be re-focusing XMod so that new and power users can use it more effectively, while power and professional users can move to XMod Pro.
One thing I've discovered about XMod is that it is the primary tool by which many people have become developers. They needed a tool to help them create a solution fast and efficiently. Once they had that working, then they started to add to it, learning a bit more about HTML, then CSS, then Javascript - all at their own pace and after they had taken care of their immediate need of "getting something working". This is the case with that healthcare staffing solution I referred to earlier.
Announcing: The XMod Pro Early-Bird Release And Discount
Like I said at the beginning, my hand has been forced. I'm not quite ready to release XMod Pro, but there are a lot of people clamoring for the solutions it can provide. I also need your help to further refine XMod Pro before distributing it to a wider audience. What to do?
When we release XMod Pro, we will be offering it as a subscription. This means that you buy a year-long subscription and you are entitled to receive all XMod Pro's updates during that year (and I anticipate quite a few feature additions and updates). After the year is over, you will still be able to use XMod Pro, but won't receive further updates unless you renew. As a further bonus, you will also be licensed to run XMod Pro on 3 domains (mysite.com, yoursite.com, theirsite.org, etc.). Sub-domains like dev.mysite.com and staging.mysite.com will count as 1 domain. As always, you can run XMod Pro on "localhost" for development purposes. We plan to charge $199 for the annual subscription.
UPDATE (01/14/2009): Based on early customer feedback, we have changed the licensing and made it an even BETTER deal for you. Each license now covers a single DotNetNuke (DNN) install (i.e. database). That means that any child sites within your DNN portal count as just one site, regardless of whether they use different domains. Plus, we're still giving you 3 licenses so you get 3 DNN installs, each of which can contain multiple sites!
HOWEVER, if you enroll in our early-bird release program, we'll say thank you for your input and participation by giving you a $100 discount. That means you'll get our year subscription for over 50% off - just $99. PLUS, your subscription won't start until we officially release XMod Pro 1.0 to the public! If it takes another two months to officially release XMod Pro, you'll effectively have a 14 month subscription.
PLUS, as an early-bird participant, you'll have access to a special private forum where you can help shape the future development of XMod Pro.
XMod has already saved thousands of customers hundreds of thousands of hours and dollars over what custom solutions would have cost them. Think about how much more you can save with XMod Pro.
This is a LIMITED PARTICIPATION OFFER. We are only accepting a limited number of participants for this program and may stop this program at any time. We will not make this offer again. Join now to ensure your participation. Click the "Buy Now" link below to purchase.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this program and the significant discount being offered. We cannot offer refunds for any reason. FYI, your purchase will be through PayPal and "KnowBetter.com" will appear as the company.
The Early Bird Program Is Now Closed to New Members. Thanks for your help!
52 comment(s) so far...
Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
Ho do I contact anyone at DNNDev.com?
I am interested in the XMod Pro and the early bird release programme. Not sure how to take up this offer, how to ask questions from anyone, and can't find an email address or contact form here at all!
By DavidT on
12/21/2008 9:27 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@DavidT: You can post your question here (as you've done) or, for a longer form discussion, you can post on the forum announcement about XMod's future. That way everyone can benefit from the answer.
By dnndev on
12/21/2008 9:28 AM
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I see that xmod pro is a complete rewrite, but will fatgeorge's file upload control still work with xmod pro ?
By bennyj on
12/27/2008 10:56 AM
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Great! Looks like this new version will solve a lot of my problems. I shall certainly get involved in the early bird release.
By angusbeare on
12/27/2008 10:58 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I just bought XMod on Snowcovered last week. Is there any way to change my purchase to the subscription model?
By Paul Thiel on
12/27/2008 10:58 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@bennyj: I am working with fatgeorge to ensure his controls will work with XMod Pro. It is my intention to provide the same level of extensibility as what is provided by XMod as well as try to ensure a smooth transition for control developers.
By dnndev on
12/27/2008 10:58 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@angusbeare: Thanks and welcome to the program :)
@Paul Thiel: XMod Pro is a different product than XMod. When released, we will offer a discount to reward current XMod customers. However, we cannot afford to do that at this heavily discounted Early Bird rate.
By dnndev on
12/27/2008 11:01 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I'm looking for the reporting solution and it seems that I should select between Xmod Pro and IndooGrid. Customer's demands are: to get the engine for the reporting (simple data tables with ability to create master - child relatioships in forms and grids and report solution). Can you help me with decision, please?
By shiningman on
12/31/2008 9:58 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@shiningman: It depends on the details of the parent/child reporting. XMod Pro (XMP) allows you to work directly with your data. You can have several templates in your module instance that can interact with each other (i.e. click a link in one record to show child items in another template). XMP will end up giving you much greater flexibility and power, but I can't completely recommend it without knowing more details. XMP is still in a pre-release state, plus I've not used the other product so I can't do a good product comparison.
By dnndev on
12/31/2008 10:02 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I see XMOD Pro will only be licensed for 3 domains for $199/year. That's very restrictive compared to XMOD's current license. Please consider that there are those of us that use XMOD to make canned forms included in pre-built websites that we host for customers. I would encourage you to offer a license covering one DNN install and another one that is 'per-server'.
Consider that our customer's never know it's XMOD and don't have access to develop forms, only to use/run them. Many developer tools have runtime or hosting license models to encourage use of the tool.
You may also note that Active Forums tried a license to limit the number of portals supported and they are now dropping that model. You may to chat with Will to see why.
Thank You.
By dnner on
1/4/2009 10:48 AM
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@dnner: Thanks for the feedback. Since we are in pre-release mode, licensing/pricing is still in flux - though Early Bird participants will receive *at least* the 3 domain subscription for their early participation. We've been reviewing the licensing for XMod Pro and will be making it more generous and less restrictive. We've been known for giving the most value to our customers and I think we've found the sweet spot for XMod Pro. Currently we are planning to offer subscription and pay-for-upgrades licenses and will be providing discounts for multiple licenses. The pricing isn't finalized but will be highly competitive. Thanks again for your input. I hope you'll join the Early Bird program. :)
By dnndev on
1/4/2009 11:08 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
The current licensing offered is a complete deal breaker for me, otherwise I would definitely take up with early bird offer without hesitation (for reasons much like dnner).
Will the licensing arrangement be clarified prior to the special running out? If not, it is unfortunate as I just couldn't consider the current arrangement an option and would dismiss XModPro altogether.
By DavidT on
1/6/2009 5:26 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@DavidT: Licensing and pricing is always a tricky thing. As I mentioned in my forum response to you, no matter which way one goes, it's not going to fit the exact needs of everyone. What I'm trying to do is find a happy medium that works for most people. There's a reason most developers don't engage in this type of dialog prior to setting pricing policy :) Anyhow, the basic outlines of licensing XMP are taking shape, though it is still subject to change if needed. Now we are looking to offer licensing on a per-DNN-install basis rather than a per-domain basis. There will be a multi-license pack as well as single-license pricing. You will also be able to purchase additional licenses for a one-time fee. This fee will be less than $50 and we will offer volume discounts to drive the price/license lower. There are more details but I think my comment is long enough already :) Cheers.
By dnndev on
1/6/2009 5:34 PM
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@dnndev: License on a per-DNN-install basis is perfect! Also your comment on a $50 additional license for other installs is also very good. Thank you for reconsidering the licensing.
By dnner on
1/7/2009 7:23 AM
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Kelly, to show my support, I've just paid the Early Bird rate on Paypal. I wasn't redirected back to your site, and I don't see an email from dnndev or from Paypal. Did you receive the payment? What's the next step?
By YodaRocks on
1/13/2009 8:28 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@YodaRocks: First, thanks for your support. It's nice to have you on-board. It is setup to redirect you a confirmation page. I'm not sure why it didn't for you. Since my focus is on development of the product, I haven't taken time to automate the process. It's a manual process right now. Anyway, I did receive your payment and will be sending you a confirmation shortly.
By dnndev on
1/13/2009 8:30 AM
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Yesterday I convinced the CEO of our company to purchase this pre-release via PayPal so that we could get started developing our site using it. Like YodaRocks, he made the payment but has yet to receive an email for the download. Can you please check your records to make sure those people who have made the payment receive the software. Thanks.
By CJ on
1/13/2009 12:52 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@CJ: Please send me your payment details as well as the linked account on DNNDev.com. You can send it to me at kford (at) knowbetter [dot] com. Also, please ensure your email server/client isn't blocking emails from me.com/knowbetter.com/and dnndev.com.
By dnndev on
1/13/2009 12:53 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
Will XMod Pro include an improved Calender module ?
By campagnolo on
1/15/2009 12:12 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@campagnolo: We're investigating a revamp of the Calendar module for XMod. At the same time, we will look into adding that capability to XMod Pro - but, since the data backend for XMP isn't set, the form a Calendar module would take would be different than one built for XMod. We are looking into it though.
By dnndev on
1/15/2009 12:14 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I am interested in buying DNN Business Directory 6.0 (BD6). I am a .NET developer (prefer c#) and I know how to develop DNN modules.
Can BD6 be used with XMP?
I don't have an urgent need for using or customizing BD6 (with underlying XMod 5.1) and I would really like to use or (re-)develop BD6 with underlying XMP.
Are these two compatible at this stage?
Are you working on re-implementing DNN Business Directory and how easy would that be?
I would be interested in building DNN Business Directory on top of XMP.
If this is possible my email is radoslavATeverestkcDOTnet?
Do I need to buy BD6 in order to integrate it with XMP? Do I get the source code of BD6? (Note*: I received HALF OFF the other day)
BTW what language is used to create your modules?
Thanks
Rad
By Rad on
1/20/2009 1:58 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@Rad: BD is built by DNNProfessor.com and is best answered by them. We are working with DNNProfessor, though.
By dnndev on
1/20/2009 1:58 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I would like to start using XMode Pro for a new DNN site I am building. The site is scheduled to go live in about 30 days. Do you think XMod Pro (early bird release) will be released soon or do you think there would be any issues with this version of XMod Pro on a production site? Thanks.
By Lewis on
1/22/2009 3:06 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@Lewis: The early bird release is available now. As for an ETA on the official 1.0 release of XMod Pro, I can't say. All I can say is that we've made very good progress since the first early bird release. Within 30 days, I would imagine that we would have a 1.0 version ready, but I can't guarantee that.
By dnndev on
1/22/2009 3:09 PM
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First XMod Pro Demo
The first demo for XMod Pro is now live and running DNNDev.com. ...
# DNNDev_Blog
By TrackBack on
1/26/2009 10:59 AM
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XMOD Pro and Multilanguage web sites
First I would like to congratulate you on XMOD. We find it very simple to use and efficient. Looking forward to purchasing the Pro. One issue we have had in the past is Multilanguage implementations.
We have used xmod various times and have not managed to display different sets of filtered data according to the locale selected by the user on Multilanguage websites.
My colleague, Chris had posted our problem some time ago but the response fizzled out as you where probably busy working on this new release. see
http://www.dnndev.com/Forums/tabid/215/forumid/1/tpage/1/view/topic/postid/19462/Default.aspx#19756
Can you confirm if Xmod Pro can filter out data based on the locale selected as this will be welcome news. We often set up, for example a news section built with xmod and manage to show other multilanguage content with a third party module (like Apollo MLHTML) but the xmod data cannot be filtered and displayed accordingly when a different language is selected.
Thanks - Keep up the good work
By Frankie on
2/3/2009 8:52 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I am curious what kind of HOST control will be given--allowing host to setup applications for DNN installs without ability of ADMINs to change xmod application, etc. etc.
By Jon on
2/3/2009 8:54 AM
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I need to create a phone list for my company. This would just need to be a list of all members/employees registered to DNN. Can xmp display information from the existing user profile in DNN? I would also need to display upcoming birthdays for each month in a separate module and I would need to display a random employee photo with name in another separate module.
Does this sound like something that XMP can do?
By Scott on
2/3/2009 8:56 AM
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@Frankie: XMP should make multi-lanuguage data easier. You would be in charge of how it was implemented. However, I am currently working on enabling you to send the current locale to your data source so it can filter in the manner it sees fit. Of course, XMP will have things like the format tag which will format currencies and dates for a specific culture.
By dnndev on
2/3/2009 8:54 AM
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@Jon: XMP is Host-only. Because of the power given by the app, XMP is host-only. However, Admins will be allowed to select the Template and Form for a given module instance. That could also be locked down by you with a change to the permissions in the Module Definition page.
By dnndev on
2/3/2009 8:56 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@Scott: You can do this. Just query the users table or, better, execute the DNN stored procedure that retrieves the users. Same for the upcoming birthdays. As for the random display, that would be up to you in your query/stored procedure. XMP could select all the users/employees and choose a random record, but that would be wasteful of resources, so XMP's philosophy is to have you do it in the DB and only return one record.
By dnndev on
2/3/2009 9:00 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
As I understand you changed the licensing model correct?
Now the license allows you 3 installations (3DNN DB’s) and unlimited domains on any of those 3 installations correct?
By Mike P on
2/6/2009 4:37 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@Mike P: That's correct.
By dnndev on
2/6/2009 4:40 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
We make extensive use of XMOD 5.x for a variety of tasks and it'd be great to start using PRO without having to port our current forms and data over from XMOD. I have two questions: (1) Can XMOD Pro run alongside XMOD in the -same- DNN instance? (2) If so, can the two modules also be used on the -same- DNN page -- specifically, can there be an XMOD form on the same page as an XMOD Pro form?
By mamlin on
2/14/2009 11:17 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
Regarding XMOD PRO licensing and development: Does the "3 installations" limit refer only to "production" DNN instances or does it also apply to offline "development" instances? We have dozens of offline DNN instances used to dev and validate code across various versions of DNN.
By mamlin on
2/14/2009 11:19 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@mamlin: (1) Yes. XMod and XMod Pro are currently running here on DNNDev.com; (2) Yes. XMod and XMod Pro, while sharing a common heritage and some syntax, are different applications and should run on the same page without conflict.
By kbhost on
2/14/2009 11:19 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
@mamlin: The license applies to any DNN instance - regardless of whether they are for production or development. Keep in mind that a DNN instance (I refer to them as DNN installations or databases) can run tens or potentially hundreds of individual sites. Also, each license entitles you to run it on "localhost" for development purposes. So, you would get your 3 DNN installs plus development on localhost machines. Finally, if you do need to develop on separate instances, additional licenses are one-time fees and are pretty inexpensive with volume discounts bringing the per-license price down even further.
By kbhost on
2/14/2009 11:27 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
kbhost- Thanks for the clarifications. Regarding licensing: the unlimited "localhost" for dev purposes takes care of my concern. ________ Regarding XMOD and XMOD Pro on the same installation: that's great news that the two versions play well together on the same DNN install -- that will take most of the "sting" out of migrating from our existing XMOD forms to XMOD Pro. ________ Regarding XMOD and XMOD Pro on the same page: My concern was with form submittal action due to the fact that we've previously run into issues when attempting to place more than one XMOD submittal form on the same page. I don't anticipate -wanting- to use both versions at the same time on the same page so this is not a major concern. ________ Thanks again for the clarifications and the quick response.
By mamlin on
2/16/2009 10:35 AM
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Indeed I like to work with the text editor more than with the WYSIWYG, however I rely very heavily on color coding of the code. At this time I have to cut and paste my work in my own text editor. Will pro support color coding of the code anytime soon?
By Fabrice on
3/8/2009 5:50 PM
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What features of 5.x won't be available in Pro? I'm keen to get the features of Pro, but not if I have to sacrifice other features that are useful. I'm keen to move forward and start building our app but unsure now which XMod to buy. The lack of recent development on 5.x is a concern and unsure where your efforts will be spent going forward. Thanks and looking forward to becoming a customer, once we're comfortable on which version to buy.
By John M on
3/8/2009 5:51 PM
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@Fabrice: color coding isn't in the foreseeable future unless you can point me to some good sources for pulling that trick off :)
By dnndev on
3/8/2009 5:50 PM
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@John M: XMP will eventually have more features as it develops. They may be the same or different from XMod because they are aimed at two different audiences. If you have questions about specific features, let me know. As for XMod future development, we will be releasing an update shortly and will be releasing a version 6 later this year.
By dnndev on
3/8/2009 5:52 PM
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Hi. Does Pro run on DNN 5.1 and if so, does it make full use of the features 5.x introduces? Thanks.
By John M on
3/20/2009 9:45 AM
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I definitely need to visit this site more often. I just read about XMP and I am ecstatic, I have been hoping and wishing for this since about a day after I started using XMOD! :) I will end up rebuilding a lot of our forms to take advantage of the new features of XMP, but I gladly accept that task, as it will make our application much more robust! Thanks for the new product!
By Dennis on
3/11/2009 10:11 AM
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A few questions: 1) Do EarlyBird participants receive XMP to evaluate now or only after public release? 2) Does XMP currently work with DNN5.0.1? 3) Can XMP use existing XMod forms/templates without modification? 4) Can new tables be created with XMP or does it only work with existing tables? 5) What other new features are included or planned other than those outlined above? - Thanks, ECF
By ECF on
3/18/2009 6:42 PM
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When is the Xmod Pro planned to be released?
By DBS on
3/18/2009 6:42 PM
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@ECF: Lots of questions... so little room :) 1) EBirds get XMP now; 2) XMP works with DNN 5.0.1; 3) No, XMP is a completely different code-base than XMod. The syntax is similar so you should be able to port your forms/templates but you cannot simply copy/paste. 4) Currently XMP does not create new tables but we have it on the list for possible inclusion in post 1.0 releases; 5) Hard to answer the new features planned at this stage and in this small a space. They will be based a lot on customer feedback, as XMod was. Post 1.0, you'll see more XMod features implemented in XMP as well as XMP-only features geared to take advantage of XMP's foundation.
By dnndev on
3/18/2009 6:41 PM
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@DBS: EBirds have brought up a few items that we're working to implement. After that we should be ready for release. Our first priority, though, is getting XMod 5.5 out the door. Then we can return to XMP with more focused attention.
By dnndev on
3/18/2009 6:43 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I don't have an immediate need for this product, although I do work with non-DNN databases and tables using another module. I will follow XMP progress with interest as it will likely be something I could use in the future. - ECF
By ECF on
3/20/2009 9:44 AM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I am also interested in what features XMP has compared to XMOD.
The reason why I am asking is that you have a lot of XMOD feature examples and it all looks great. Just don't know which version I should get. I am an experienced app developer, but have not gotten into custom module building. Any advice on which one I should get?
By ElMatador on
3/25/2009 8:49 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
I am also interested in what features XMP has compared to XMOD.
The reason why I am asking is that you have a lot of XMOD feature examples and it all looks great. Just don't know which version I should get. I am an experienced app developer, but have not gotten into custom module building. Any advice on which one I should get?
By ElMatador on
3/25/2009 8:49 PM
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Re: XMod's Future - Important Announcement
In helping to answer the question of which product to choose, (XMod or XModPro), I'd say it's down to your comfort level with getting your hands dirty. Kelly has taken care of the complexities to enable XModPro to be used by semi-novice users. You'll need to know a little SQL, but the additional power offers so much more and the examples can be dropped into place with very little effort. As an early-bird subscriber, I've been very impressed so far.
By malsher on
6/16/2009 4:03 PM
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