Appearance

Installation Guide ​

This guide explains how to install the Minis theme and its required modules on a DNN site. The complete process has 6 steps: adjust the upload limit → install the theme and modules → apply the theme → set the Site Theme / Container → initialize → upload resources.

System Requirements ​

Before installing the Minis theme, make sure your DNN environment meets the following requirements:

  • DNN Platform 9.8.0 or later
  • An IIS web server with an existing DNN site that is running correctly

For help installing the DNN platform itself, see the DNN official documentation center.

Installation Steps (DNN 9) ​

1. Adjust the Upload Size Limit ​

The theme and module packages are large, so increase the upload limit first:

  1. Log in to your site with the superuser (Host) account
  2. Go to Settings > Security > More
  3. Select the MORE SECURITY SETTINGS tab
  4. Change Max Upload Size to 28 (MB) or a larger value

Adjust the upload size limit

2. Install the Theme and Modules ​

  1. Go to the Host > Extensions > Install Extension installation wizard
  2. Upload and install the following packages in order:
    • minis-theme_x.x.x_PA.zip (theme)
    • DNNGo_ThemePluginPro_x.x.x.PA.zip (core plugin, install first)
    • The remaining modules included in the download package (LayerGallery Pro, DNNGallery Pro, FormBuilder, xBlog, xEvent — install as needed)

Install extensions

Install the Core Plugin First

Be sure to install DNNGo ThemePluginPro first — all other modules depend on this core plugin; otherwise, their installation will fail because the dependency is missing.

3. Apply the Theme ​

  1. Go to Manage > Themes
  2. Select and apply the minis theme

Select and apply the minis theme

4. Set the Site Theme and Container ​

  1. Set both Site Theme and Edit Theme to minis – index

Set the Site Theme and Edit Theme

  1. Set both Site Container and Edit Container to minis – No Title

Set the Site Container and Edit Container

5. Initialize the Theme ​

When using the theme on a new site for the first time, you need to run the initialization once. See Preparations — Initialize the Theme.

6. Upload Resource Files ​

The Content Builder module comes with a large number of resource files and preset templates that must be uploaded to the server via FTP. See Preparations — Upload Resource Files.

After completing these steps, the theme is ready to use. Next, we recommend reading the Introduction to Content Builder to start building pages.

Technical Support ​

If you run into problems during installation, please contact: [email protected]