Create a dynamic module

  1. In the main menu, click Administration » Module builder.
    The Modules page lists the existing modules.
  2. Click Create a module.
    The Create a module page opens.
  3. In the Name input field, enter the name of the module.
    For example, FAQ.
  4. In Description input field, you can enter a description of the module.
    The description is displayed in the backend, in the list of modules on Module Builder page.
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Perform procedure Create a dynamic content type.
    After you create the first content type, the module is created, but not activated.
    The system takes you to the module’s detailed page.
  7. Activate the module by clicking Activate this module button.
    For more information, see Activate and deactivate a dynamic module.

    When you activate a module, the module appears under the Content tab, together with all of its first level content types – you can use it to create dynamic content items. Sitefinity CMS also adds a new widget group for each module and adds one widget for each content type. You use this widget to display the content items created with this module.

    IMPORTANT: If you are working in multisite environment, make sure you enable the module for each site, in which you want to use it. For more information, see Configuring the modules of a site.

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