By Chris Garrett on 12/5/2009

We've finally gotten around to creating a way to print the chat logs for our SwirlChat version 2.x. This method uses the free, open source module Open Web Studio. The module can be downloaded directly from their SourceForge project page. However, by registering on their website you have access to their support forums and wiki.

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By willgillen on 2/6/2008

Occaisionally when setting up a new development PC, we find that the VS2005 Debug/Release configuration manager menu is missing when working with modules.  Find out how we fix the problem.

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By Chris Garrett on 8/15/2007

It would seem that not all page elements are created equal. I have a menu and flash content directly below it, but no matter how much I adjust the z-index of both elements I just can NOT seem to keep the menu from falling behind the flash content. The menu should overlay on TOP of the flash but it doesn't. When you're tired of trying to adjust the z-Index on those elements, check out this article. I'll give you a hint, z-index is only part of the problem. Read More »

By willgillen on 3/19/2007

Ever notice your MSSQL database starting to slow down after a few months of operation? This could be due to a fragmented datafile or bloated indexes. Learn how to give your SQL a performance boost by scheduling regular reindexing and degramentation of your database. Read More »

By Chris Garrett on 3/12/2007

We recently had a Help Desk request for a way to display different messages at different times during the day. Our response to this was that there would be a custom development fee for modifying the module and in instances such as this we generally would charge a fee, as we usually have to get in and fiddle around with the code. However, I've developed a javascript "hack" that accomplishes this task without having to touch Visual Studio, so I am releasing this without the custom development fee. Read More »

By willgillen on 3/2/2007

Although DotNetNuke 4.4.1 offers some very good performance updates, it also leaves some upgraders sitting a few hours in front of the PC trying to figure out what went wrong. Read More »

By Chris Garrett on 12/5/2006

A problem I've run into as a skin designer is that when editing a text/html area using the Rich Text Editor (Free Text Box) that comes with DNN the body style shines through to it. For instance if you have a grey or black background set in your CSS file for the Body { } selector, this color will be the background of your Rich Text Editor... but, no more. Read More »

By willgillen on 11/16/2006

Some say it is impossible to use the RAND() function in an MSSQL User Defined Function. Learn how to do it here. Read More »

By Swirl Host on 11/15/2006

General information about Swirlhost offering hosting. Read More »

By Chris Garrett on 11/15/2006

Here's a quick tip on how to avoid having your SolPartMenu expand when your mouse hovers over it. Read More »