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Written by:
sherritp
2/23/2006 7:57 PM
Have you struggled trying to find a good calendar module? Is the built-in Events module too weak? Well there are a number of modules to choose from and some recent developments that lay a nice path forward.
The DNN Events module hasn't changed much from the DNN 1 version which was a simple port from the IBuySpy sample.
Alan Vance put together AVCalendar as a free alternative to the Events module in DNN 2. This module introduced recurring events and multiple views of the same calendar information. Master calendars allowed several calendars to be consolidated into one 'master' calendar to prevent redundant entry of data. Unfortunately AVanced Systems didn't update the module with the same energy for DNN 3. Eventually a port of the DNN 2 module for DNN 3 came out, but it the energy behind it was diminished. Don't get me wrong here, I really liked the module and have no rights to complain about someone volunteering their time. It began to seem that AVCalendar wouldn't be a good long-term calendar solution--a big disappointment as it is a great module.
The Huston DotNetNuke User Group took over some support for this module, giving it a 'Foster Home.' Intellisoft got involved with Intellisoft Calendar which added AJAX support to show event details without a postback and taking the code a step further.
Fortunately, in addition to these great alternatives, Alan Vance is back in the game, and as a DNN Project team member, no less! AVCalendar is being rolled into the DNN suite of modules as a replacement to the Events module. Taking the name of the current DNN Events (blog) module, it will allow both Event module users and AVCalendar module users to upgrade (forums, download).
I've also had good luck with Enterprise Events from DNNWorx.com.
What calendar module do you like?
What feature would you like to see added?
Post a comment and let me know!
8 comment(s) so far...
Re: What calendar module to use?
Excellent article.
I was looking for a better alternative my self as I found that the events module is soo primitive. Doesnt have the basic and logical expected features
By Mohamed Korayem on
3/1/2006 1:54 PM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
I love the history you've captured here. As for me, the balance between form and function is important -- so the calendar must be easily skinable (via css) or style/color configurable in order to match each web site's look.
By Nick Airdo on
1/26/2007 10:58 AM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
The biggest features I'm concerned with are skinnability, and custom fields. So far, all of the modules lack considerably in these areas.
By Joshua on
3/21/2007 7:09 PM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
I'm finding that I need a calendar that can tie back into my user db -so I can link each new event to the specific user. Know of anything like that?
By Vic on
5/11/2007 9:17 AM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
Some notes made after spending a lot of time on this today: The core events module is still chugging along - too buggy to use however and the code looks frightening. Smart-Thinker is good, but not in active development and no support for recurring events. DNNWorx site is dead. Intellisoft developer hasn't said a peep in a year. Xmod calendar is too basic. CVT Events is free but not very good. There are about 3 more events modules on Snowcovered.. none really suitable... though the pricey ported one looks solid and would suit intranet use. The best hope is still the core events item, but in my view it really needs some handy developers to volunteer some time on it.
By Rob on
7/19/2007 8:51 PM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
This is a useful thread. Where abouts are we now on the various options for events? I see the DNN Events Module team are in the process of whipping up the energy to do something, but your comments above about bugs etc lead me to believe it will be a while before the module is a good choice. maybe I'm wrong?
By Neil Burnett on
3/31/2008 10:25 AM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
Has anyone managed to make a DNN calendar look attractive?
By Paula on
6/9/2008 8:32 PM
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Re: What calendar module to use?
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