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Module & Update Management

This section covers how to extend and maintain your application.

Module Manager

Navigation: Administrator -> Module Manager

Modules are optional add-ons that provide significant new features. This screen allows you to manage them.

Module Manager Screen

Module Installation Workflow

  1. Install: Click "Browse..." to select a module file (`.dmod`) from your computer, then click "Install Module". Selecting a module file Ready to install
  2. Activate: Once extracted, the module will appear in the list with a status of "Not Installed". Click "Activate" to run its setup script. Module ready for activation
  3. Some modules, like the Bank module, will present a configuration dialog before activation. Make your selections and click "Save & Activate". Module configuration dialog
  4. Once activated, new menu items may appear, and the module status will update to "Activated". Module activated
  5. Deactivate: To turn off a module, click "Deactivate". You may be given options to keep or remove data and layouts. Module deactivation dialog
  6. Remove: Completely delete the module's files from the server. This can only be done after a module is deactivated.

Update Manager

Navigation: Administrator -> Update Manager

This tool allows you to keep your DONNOTEC software up-to-date.

Update Manager Screen

Clicking Check for Updates securely contacts the DONNOTEC update server. If a new version is available, the screen will display the release notes and an "Install Update" button.

Update Available

Clicking Install Update will automatically back up your current application and install the latest version, providing you with new features and security patches.