vtiger510:Feature Module Manager

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Module Manager configuration tool is found under Settings. With this you can enable, disable or control settings of vtiger CRM modules.

Modules are categorized as Standard (which are provided as a core part of vtiger CRM), and Custom (which you have imported or created)

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Disable Module

You can disable module by clicking on the green tick mark icon.

On disabling a module, it won't be shown on the Menu and access is restricted (including for the administrator).

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Enable Module

You can enable module by clicking on the red tick mark icon.

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Module Specific Settings

A module can have its own specific settings. In such cases, Settings.php should be created under the module folder. This file will be invoked (if found) when Settings icon is clicked.

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Export Module

Click on the UP arrow icon in the module manager, which will export the module as a zip file.

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Import Module

Module manager will let you import new modules. Follow the steps given below:

Click on the Import New button

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Select the module zip (package) file that was previously exported or created.

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Verify the import details parsed from zipfile. Click Yes to proceed or No to cancel.

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Click on Finish to complete the module import.

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NOTE:

If you are trying to import a module which already exists or a directory which is present in the modules folder you will see the following message.


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Upgrade Module

Upgrading the module to next version is possible through Module Manager.

NOTE:

Currently this module upgrade feature does not support deletion and modification of exiting module fields. Before you use this feature, please ensure your modified module does not change or delete existing fields.


Click on the upgrade icon:

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Select the new package file for the module:

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Verify the package details before you upgrade:

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Finally your module will be upgraded:

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