Community (Advanced) Starter Kit (C# .NET) w/ AJAX

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:44:12 GMT

Check-in Point: Updated calendar per client requirement; [Printer Friendly] button will display calendar on top of printout page

UPDATED WIKI: Home

BillKrat — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:12:07 GMT

Community (Advanced) Starter Kit 2.0 (AKA CASK) enables an individual or an ISP to quickly create a community Web site such as a user group site, a developer resource site, or a news site. It has seven standard content modules: Articles, Links, Downloads, Photo Gallery, Events and Books. In addition it supports multiple community configurations, quotas, newsletters, voting polls, RSS news feeds and XML web services.

The Community Starter Kit 2.0 is an updated version of the Microsoft Community Starter Kit (CSK) 1.1 that includes new functionality, ASP.NET 2.0 security and bug fixes contributed by the CSK developer community. CASK utilizes the CSK 1.1 data tables, stored procedures and functions with minimal modification to support a clean upgrade path from CSK 1.1 to CASK. Although dubbed a starter kit this application utilizes advanced features of ASP.NET

MSDN Article on Community Starter Kit 1.1 CSK 1.1 Support Forum
Wiki Knowlege Base to provide details on CASK Processes
Global Webnet, LLC Client sites based on CASK follow:

Lone Star Ballet http://www.Lonestarballet.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters http://amabbbs.global-webnet.net
Osborn Orthodontics http://www.OsbornOrthodontics.com
Amarillo College Lamplight Youth Theatre http://www.ACLamplight.com
Sing Like the King (Elvis Impersonator) http://www.SingLikeTheKing.com
Global Webnet, LLC http://www.Global-Webnet.com
Check out the supported Themes on http://www.CaskDotNet.com
Site used for HOWTO Flash Series Admin Login: CASKUser PWD: CASKUser Security

Training Series within the context of a development team site (see 2008.02.24 comments below for more details)

HOWTO: Setup a new Community Site and add an Articles section
HOWTO: Add a new role for the Team site so it can be secured
HOWTO: Team Site Setup (sections created)
HOWTO: Input data in new Team site sections (first draft - needs editing/cleanup)
HOWTO: Add RSS FeedPage - SharePoint template (other templates have feed on right panel)
HOWTO: Move a section - moves section to Public site.
HOWTO: A Flash Demo showing the new Calendar Module (AJAX) in use.
HOWTO: A Flash Demo showing an Html Section being added to www.SingLikeTheKing.com using CSK I then add a flash video clip to it (all within a couple of minutes):

2008.04.25 The CASKSetup application is now called SDMSSetup (http://www.CodePlex.com/SDMS). Development on this project will be limited to minor updates and bug fixes when SDMSSetup is completed. My Development efforts will switch to the Solution Management Development System (SDMS) which will incorporate the new CASK Web application; once completed it will replace this project. The new CASK will utilize the Web Client Software Factory as the foundation. The SDMSSetup installation program will be written utilizing the Smart Client Software Factory which will also be a WinForm admin application (manage CASK from Web or Windows app). Note: It is my intent to utilize this version of the database for the new CASK with the exception of required changes to support the SharePoint interface (the Winform application will communicate with MOSS 2007 or CASK for SDMS); there will be an automated upgrade path.

2008.03.22 The new CASKSetup application, utilizing the Smart Client Software Factory, is progressing well - I had a minor set back when I injured my hand while sparring a 4th Degree black-belt; fortunately it wasn't broken but I had to reserve the pain for my paying contract ;) I'm recovering and able to do more now. The CASKSetup is currently one of my highest priorites (the only thing blocking the next release) and I hope to have it completed by mid April. This will let me clear my decks for this release while providing a Smart Client Contrib project to the Smart Client community. I'll then be able to focus on SDMS and the new CASK (they will grow hand-in-hand).

I've downloaded and installed the new VS2008 Web Client Software Factory (WCSF) and am blown away by it - CASK's natural evolution will be WCSF and I plan on using the data table structures (from this next release) to start the rewrite for CASK. Initially it will be incorporated into the Solution Development Management System solution as I integrate shared resources between the Smart Client Software Factory and the Web Client Software Factory - once WCSF-CASK matures it will be released and maintained here.

2008.02.24 Starting a CASKDotNet training series using Wink flash (as soon as I release CASK and my SCSF Contrib project I will be switching to Silverlight). The series will be based on a Prototype site that I will be using to develop our Solution Management Development System, which CASK will become an integral part of. For SDMS CASK will become the Counter-Part to SharePoint services - as the SDMS project evolves CASK will provide support for the SharePoint interface that will allow SDMS to chose between Sharepoint or CASK (for those that don't have SharePoint servers).

2008.02.23 Looks like I can't retire Visual Studio 2005 yet as I have become heavily embedded in the Smart Client Software Factory (with Guidance Packages); not currently supported under Visual Studio 2008. Recent news is that the VS2008 release won't make it this month. I decided this morning that I will kill two birds with one stone by creating the CASKInstall, the only thing holding us up for a release, using VS2005 and the Smart Client Software Factory. The "other stone" is a Smart Client Contrib project that I am working on which I want to have in beta test next week. I can create the CASKInstall and put out the long awaited release while providing the Smart Client community a fully functional Smart Client W/MDI support application for the SCSFContrib project.

2008.01.09 With the CASK source code being under Visual Studio 2008 it has been problematic working on the new CASKInstall program using the Smart Client Software Factory (SCSF) as it is not currently supported with VS2008 and I have pretty much retired VS2005. The official word is that Visual Studio 2008 will support the SCSF and Guidance Packages as soon as Jan/Feb of 2008. I will use this time to fully regression test the CASK application (all features). Once tested I will start the CASKInstall business logic layers and Data access layers so that when the Smart Client framework is available I can officially release the next version of CASK within a relatively short period of time.

2007.12.15 I have the new Smart Client Software Factory (SCSF May 2007) with Guidance packages installed - they will be used for the new CASKInstall package! I get to kill two birds with one stone as the SCSF w/MDI interface will be used for a current client project; by the time the project is completed I will have the infrastructure and classes in place to streamline the development of the next CASK Installation process - to include upgrading from the Community Starter Kits .NET 1.1, CASK Beta and CASK Release 1.0! I am also in the process of learning the Guidance Application Toolkit so that I can create recipes for the CASK project (code generation for creating Modules now dynamically supported by CASK, i.e., the Calendar).

2007.11.07 Calendar Module Completed!

See what CASK looks after installation at http://www.CaskDotNet.com

Want to list your CASK site here? I'd be glad to add it, please email me at bill@global-webnet.com

A refactored version of the CASK can be found at the following link:
http://www.codeplex.com/DotCommunities. Ed, the Coordinator for DotCommunities, has brought many new features to this beta release. His countless hours of development time and commitment to the community is deeply appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions
Installation Notes
Issue Tracker Notes

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NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

BillKrat — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:58:48 GMT

I just complied with final test for the VS2005 (CASKVS2005.SLN) and VS2008 (CASK.SLN) solutions; both compile and run without error; I tested the download file to ensure there were no missing references.

I used Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition Version 8.0.50727.867 (vsvista.050727-8600) and Visual Studio Team System 2008 Version 9.0.21022.8 RTM.

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:52:04 GMT

Final check-in after testing both VS2005 and VS2008 and resolving issues.

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:28:28 GMT

Visual Studio 2005 (CASKVS2005.SLN) and 2008 (CASK.SLN) issues resolved; both solutions compile under their respective IDE and run. After downloading source be sure to create an IIS CASKDotNet site which points to the CASKDotNet source code folder, if running under vista be sure to right click on downloaded zip file, select properties and click the [Unblock] button. After complying with these steps the source should compile with no errors (only had three warnings on VS2005 side).

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sun, 25 May 2008 03:00:17 GMT

References missing on VS2005 solution prevent CASKDotNet website from compiling without manual update. Work in progress

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:45:59 GMT

All projects compile with exception of CASKDotNet website - work in progress...

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:33:28 GMT

VS2008 specific code in Guestbook and UpgradeModule project files - cleaned up and was able to compile/run in VS2005.

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:34:19 GMT

Shared.DLL folder was missing from download - leaving for park - beautiful day :) so will have to verify this change set this evening.

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:16:18 GMT

bachand wrote:
Setting up the database is not a problem. When I unzip the latest source code (CASKDotNet-31972.zip) and attempt to open the CASK.sln file, VS 2005 tells me the solution was created by a later version and fails to open. That's why I was trying to install the earlier version.

navidfaridi wrote:
have only MS SQL Server 2005 & MS Visual Studio 2005 ,
Is these two (sql ,vs ) is enough for opening it and starting for some customization or development on CASK ?

Although CASK Ver 3.0 will entail a rewrite that will not be supported under VS2005 there is nothing in the current build that will prevent the VS2005 IDE from working with a little work - which I did ;) Please reference the Source Code tab for Change Set: 33522.

navidfaridi, I won't be moving to SQL Server 2008 until after I release CASK (pushing for mid June) so yes, it will support SQL Server 2005 :)

Change set 33522 comments follow: Created new CASKVS2005 solution and updated projects as applicable so that they will compile under both Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 (CASK.SLN is the VS2008 solution). I will ensure that CASK, under development and for the next release, will support both 2005 and 2008 solutions. Note: CASK version 3.0 (currently under development in the http://www.CodePlex.com/SDMS project) will not support VS2005 (it will utilize LINQ and the new WCSF/WCSF/WSSF factories but I trust it will be a year before I am ready to release CASK 3.0.

NEW POST: CSKInstall

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:10:05 GMT

Alex57 wrote:
Table - Community_NamedPages

ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Login - ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Users.Login
ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Logout
....

Much movement went on with namespaces (to ensure every namespace properly reflected it's class location) so I'm not sure if this is a reported issue with the latest build or not but I will make sure to resolve this for the next release (if it hasn't been addressed yet). I'm real close to a release (hoping by mid June); all that remains is the installation which is in work in the http://www.CodePlex.com/SDMS project.

Source code checked in

BillKrat — Sat, 24 May 2008 17:04:07 GMT

Created new CASKVS2005 solution and updated projects as applicable so that they will compile under both Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 (CASK.SLN is the VS2008 solution). I will ensure that CASK, under development and for the next release, will support both 2005 and 2008 solutions. Note: CASK version 3.0 (currently under development in the http://www.CodePlex.com/SDMS project) will not support VS2005 (it will utilize LINQ and the new WCSF/WCSF/WSSF factories but I trust it will be a year before I am ready to release CASK 3.0.

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

navidfaridi — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:52:07 GMT

Hi Dear
I'm on downloading latest source of CASK that is available on source section of this site .
I have only MS SQL Server 2005 & MS Visual Studio 2005 ,
Is these two (sql ,vs ) is enough for opening it and starting for some customization or development on CASK ?

or I need another app(s) ?
please help me , what I need to can have a complete access and control for making some customization or development on CASK

great regards

UPDATED WIKI: Home

BillKrat — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:03:15 GMT

MSDN Article on Community Starter Kit 1.1 CSK 1.1 Support Forum
Wiki Knowlege Base to provide details on CASK Processes
Global Webnet, LLC Client sites based on CASK follow:

Lone Star Ballet http://www.Lonestarballet.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters http://amabbbs.global-webnet.net
Osborn Orthodontics http://www.OsbornOrthodontics.com
Amarillo College Lamplight Youth Theatre http://www.ACLamplight.com
Sing Like the King (Elvis Impersonator) http://www.SingLikeTheKing.com
Global Webnet, LLC http://www.Global-Webnet.com
Check out the supported Themes on http://www.CaskDotNet.com
Site used for HOWTO Flash Series Admin Login: CASKUser PWD: CASKUser Security

Training Series within the context of a development team site (see 2008.02.24 comments below for more details)

HOWTO: Setup a new Community Site and add an Articles section
HOWTO: Add a new role for the Team site so it can be secured
HOWTO: Team Site Setup (sections created)
HOWTO: Input data in new Team site sections (first draft - needs editing/cleanup)
HOWTO: Add RSS FeedPage - SharePoint template (other templates have feed on right panel)
HOWTO: Move a section - moves section to Public site.
HOWTO: A Flash Demo showing the new Calendar Module (AJAX) in use.
HOWTO: A Flash Demo showing an Html Section being added to www.SingLikeTheKing.com using CSK I then add a flash video clip to it (all within a couple of minutes):

2008.04.25 The CASKSetup application is now called SDMSSetup (http://www.CodePlex.com/SDMS). When SDMSSetup is completed development on this project will be limited to minor updates and bug fixes. My Development efforts will switch to the Solution Management Development System (SDMS) which will incorporate the new CASK Web application; once completed it will replace this project. The new CASK will utilize the Web Client Software Factory as the foundation. The SDMSSetup installation program will be written utilizing the Smart Client Software Factory which will also be a WinForm admin application (manage CASK from Web or Windows app). Note: It is my intent to utilize this version of the database for the new CASK with the exception of required changes to support the SharePoint interface (the Winform application will communicate with MOSS 2007 or CASK for SDMS); there will be an automated upgrade path.

2008.03.22 The new CASKSetup application, utilizing the Smart Client Software Factory, is progressing well - I had a minor set back when I injured my hand while sparring a 4th Degree black-belt; fortunately it wasn't broken but I had to reserve the pain for my paying contract ;) I'm recovering and able to do more now. The CASKSetup is currently one of my highest priorites (the only thing blocking the next release) and I hope to have it completed by mid April. This will let me clear my decks for this release while providing a Smart Client Contrib project to the Smart Client community. I'll then be able to focus on SDMS and the new CASK (they will grow hand-in-hand).

I've downloaded and installed the new VS2008 Web Client Software Factory (WCSF) and am blown away by it - CASK's natural evolution will be WCSF and I plan on using the data table structures (from this next release) to start the rewrite for CASK. Initially it will be incorporated into the Solution Development Management System solution as I integrate shared resources between the Smart Client Software Factory and the Web Client Software Factory - once WCSF-CASK matures it will be released and maintained here.

2008.02.24 Starting a CASKDotNet training series using Wink flash (as soon as I release CASK and my SCSF Contrib project I will be switching to Silverlight). The series will be based on a Prototype site that I will be using to develop our Solution Management Development System, which CASK will become an integral part of. For SDMS CASK will become the Counter-Part to SharePoint services - as the SDMS project evolves CASK will provide support for the SharePoint interface that will allow SDMS to chose between Sharepoint or CASK (for those that don't have SharePoint servers).

2008.02.23 Looks like I can't retire Visual Studio 2005 yet as I have become heavily embedded in the Smart Client Software Factory (with Guidance Packages); not currently supported under Visual Studio 2008. Recent news is that the VS2008 release won't make it this month. I decided this morning that I will kill two birds with one stone by creating the CASKInstall, the only thing holding us up for a release, using VS2005 and the Smart Client Software Factory. The "other stone" is a Smart Client Contrib project that I am working on which I want to have in beta test next week. I can create the CASKInstall and put out the long awaited release while providing the Smart Client community a fully functional Smart Client W/MDI support application for the SCSFContrib project.

2008.01.09 With the CASK source code being under Visual Studio 2008 it has been problematic working on the new CASKInstall program using the Smart Client Software Factory (SCSF) as it is not currently supported with VS2008 and I have pretty much retired VS2005. The official word is that Visual Studio 2008 will support the SCSF and Guidance Packages as soon as Jan/Feb of 2008. I will use this time to fully regression test the CASK application (all features). Once tested I will start the CASKInstall business logic layers and Data access layers so that when the Smart Client framework is available I can officially release the next version of CASK within a relatively short period of time.

2007.12.15 I have the new Smart Client Software Factory (SCSF May 2007) with Guidance packages installed - they will be used for the new CASKInstall package! I get to kill two birds with one stone as the SCSF w/MDI interface will be used for a current client project; by the time the project is completed I will have the infrastructure and classes in place to streamline the development of the next CASK Installation process - to include upgrading from the Community Starter Kits .NET 1.1, CASK Beta and CASK Release 1.0! I am also in the process of learning the Guidance Application Toolkit so that I can create recipes for the CASK project (code generation for creating Modules now dynamically supported by CASK, i.e., the Calendar).

2007.11.07 Calendar Module Completed!

See what CASK looks after installation at http://www.CaskDotNet.com

Want to list your CASK site here? I'd be glad to add it, please email me at bill@global-webnet.com

A refactored version of the CASK can be found at the following link:
http://www.codeplex.com/DotCommunities. Ed, the Coordinator for DotCommunities, has brought many new features to this beta release. His countless hours of development time and commitment to the community is deeply appreciated.

Frequently Asked Questions
Installation Notes
Issue Tracker Notes

----------==========----------

Image Resizing

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

BillKrat — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:01:37 GMT

Currently I'm using Visual Studio Team System 2008 - Microsoft had released the Smart Client Software Factory for VS2008 and I have been working furiously on the next release since (reference http://www.Codeplex.com/SDMS source tab) . The SDMS application will have a WinForm and Web interface with the Web application being the next version of CASK - I'm working on the infrastructure and hope to have it to a point where I can start coding the new installation routine within the next two weeks. Once completed I will release the next version of CaskDotNet (which I use on my production sites) and will go into maintenance mode with it as I rewrite CASK using the new Web Client Software Factory - my goal is to utilize CASK data structures with minimal changes (and an upgrade path for what changes I have to make).

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

bachand — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:51:51 GMT

Setting up the database is not a problem. When I unzip the latest source code (CASKDotNet-31972.zip) and attempt to open the CASK.sln file, VS 2005 tells me the solution was created by a later version and fails to open. That's why I was trying to install the earlier version.

NEW POST: CSKInstall

Alex57 — Mon, 19 May 2008 12:25:48 GMT

Table - Community_NamedPages

ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Login - ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Users.Login
ASPNET.StarterKit.Communities.Logout
....

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

BillKrat — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:42:52 GMT

bachand wrote:
I am trying to install CASK version 2.1 but the installation fails because it won't install SQL Server 2005 express while I have SQL Server 2005 already installed. I have tried to download the source code but it doesn't seem to work with Visual Studio 2005 unless I'm logged in as admin. I need to be able to develop on a workstation without admin rights, as VS 2005 allows one to debug without IIS running. Please help.

I trust your talking about the CSKInstall (Click-Once) installation which has the prerequisite of SQL Express?   I have both installed on my development machine so I'm at a loss as to why you are having issues making them co-exist - my assumption would be that the problem is associated with not having Admin rights to the machine.

My recommendation would be to download the latest source code so as to bypass any admin right requirement (xcopy deployment) which leaves us with creating the database (the function of CSKInstall).   Most folks, like myself, won't have admin rights to the SQL Server provided by our ISP so I provided (on the release page) a script that will generate the database.   The principal is that you would create the database via the script and then install the CSK on a box, that you have full rights to, so that it can create the database and populate it - later the populated data can be DTS to the production server database from your box.

In your case I would have to suggest installing CSKInstall on your personal PC and then detach the resulting database.   Perhaps you can have your DBA attach the database to your SQL Server instance (if you don't have rights) so that you can follow the above mentioned process.

NEW POST: Where is download link for source code?

BillKrat — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:27:05 GMT

VSRT wrote:
Hi,

I have download from Community Starter Kit 2.1 WebsiteInstall from Release page and installed today, however didn't find source code. Isn't all cs code supposed to under Engin/Framework? and I didn't find CaskDotNet folder also.

Thanks,
A VS newbie

Apologize for the delay in response - Codeplex doesn't provide us notification when "new" message threads are posted; we only have the ability to be notified *after* we subscribe to an existing message (checkbox at bottom)

The source code will be available via the CodePlex "Source Code" tab - I'm not sure what changeset corresponds with the release however I would recommend downloading the latest version if you are going to dabble in the source.

One of the first things I did when I converted the CSK 1.1 to .NET 2.0 (beta at the time) was to pull all of the source code out of the website and into an assembly (CaskDotNet). I followed this up by renaming all of the namespaces to correspond with the CASKDotNet folder name - a painstaking task as all of the aspx/ascx pages that referenced the controls had to be updated.

NEW POST: Installation Problems with VS 2005 and SQL Server 2005

bachand — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:13 GMT

I am trying to install CASK version 2.1 but the installation fails because it won't install SQL Server 2005 express while I have SQL Server 2005 already installed. I have tried to download the source code but it doesn't seem to work with Visual Studio 2005 unless I'm logged in as admin. I need to be able to develop on a workstation without admin rights, as VS 2005 allows one to debug without IIS running. Please help.