Adding Modules

If you recall the parts of Tiki, you'll remember that modules are the small boxes of information that appear in the left and right columns of every page. These modules are a great way to have important information available to your visitors.

Tiki's base installation includes more than Module. Let's add one now:

To begin:

1. From the Admin menu in the Menu module, select Settings > Modules.
   

    Tip

   You can also access the Admin: Modules page by using the Modules button in the Quick Admin area.
2. On the Admin: Modules page, select the Assigned modules tab, then click Add Module.
   
3. In the Assign new module area, use the Module Name field to select the Online Users module. This module will display the names of all currently logged in users. It is a nice way to let your site's visitors see who else is online.
   
4. Click Module Options. Tiki loads the module information reloads the page, showing a preview of the module.
   
5. Enter the following information in each field on the Basic tab:
   • Position: Select left. You will add this module to the left column.
   • Order: Select 5. This will place the new module below the System Menu module.
   • Groups: Select Registered, so that only visitors who have logged in will be able to see the module.
   
   

    Note

   You can use the other fields to customize the module. For example, to change the title of the module to something else, use the Module Title field. See the Tiki documentation for details on the available parameters.
   
6. Enter the following information in each field on the Appearance tab:
   • Flip: Type y. This will include the (Toggle icon) in the module, allowing you to "rollup" the module.
     

      Note

     This is identical to the functionality on the Menu module.
     
7. Click Assign. Tiki prompts for confirmation, saves the information, and reloads the page.

The Online Users module now appears in the left column.

Right now, only the admin (that's you) is shown.

Notice that your username (admin) is a link. Clicking it will display your User Information page. Each registered user can configure their profile to be public or private.

Removing Modules

Removing modules is easy.

1. On the Admin: Modules page, click the Assigned modules tab.
2. Click the tab of the area that contains the module to remove (such as Top, Left, or Right).
   

    Tip

   Use the No tabs button to show all module locations at once.
   
   
3. Click the for the module to delete.

Moving Modules

To move a module, simply click-and-drag the module to its new location.

Starting in Tiki 11, you can create custom module areas.