I'm getting module load errors running News Articles 00.05.14 on DNN 4.0.02 and SQL Server 2000.

Odd thing is sometimes I get an error loading the page with the module and sometimes I don't.  I can't push this into production until it is resolved.

Unhandled error loading module. DotNetNuke.Services.Exceptions.ModuleLoadException: Unhandled Error Adding Module to ContentPane ---> System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object. at DnnForge.NewsArticles.ucListing.LoadTemplates() at DnnForge.NewsArticles.ucListing.BindListing() at DnnForge.NewsArticles.ucNewsListing.Page_Init(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.Control.OnInit(EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.UserControl.OnInit(EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer) at System.Web.UI.Control.AddedControl(Control control, Int32 index) at System.Web.UI.ControlCollection.Add(Control child) at DnnForge.NewsArticles.NewsArticles.LoadControlType() at DnnForge.NewsArticles.NewsArticles.Page_Init(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.Control.OnInit(EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.UserControl.OnInit(EventArgs e) at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer) at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer) at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer) at System.Web.UI.Control.InitRecursive(Control namingContainer) at System.Web.UI.Control.AddedControl(Control control, Int32 index) at System.Web.UI.ControlCollection.Add(Control child) at DotNetNuke.UI.Skins.Skin.InjectModule(Control objPane, ModuleInfo objModule, PortalSettings PortalSettings) --- End of inner exception stack trace ---

Hmm, this looks like an error when loading the templates, have you modified the templates? Do you have the correct permissions set to view the templates? Who is your webhost? (I've heard of this happening when server loads are high)

Scott,

First off, I just want to let you know you rock. You're on your honeymoon and you'll still providing incredibly responsive support.  That is truly amazing. 

As for my problem, you were right, it was a template problem.  I just threw the new template files into the "Default" folder, and overwrote what was there.  Probably not a good idea.  When I created a new directory in the templates directory of the module and selected the new template from the module's admin menu, it all started working correctly.  

To help support this site and your work, I want to upgrade my membership to "Gold", what's the best way to do that? 

Thanks so much.

Oliver

Hi Oliver,

I'm able to quickly sneak on the internet computers here after breakfast.

I'm planning on better handling some of errors that might be caused out of template malfunctions, (which is something that happened here I think).

If you are a active silver subscriber, you can send the extra $15 dollars via paypal, and i'll upgrade with the additional 9 months access (manual process so may take up to a day). Subscription tools is coming this month, which will automate this process.