Unique Features
Automatically Converts Existing Skins Using Standard DNN Menus
Easy to get up and running with the mega menu admin
Look and Feel of Menus Can Be Completely Determined by CSS and HTML
Menu runs off of simple unordered lists. Add jquery for transition effects if needed.
Mega Menu Administration System Allows for Preview of Menus
Preview allow for viewing and reverting to any historical version
All PackFlash Modules are Integrated with Each Other
Common search, lists, navigation, and people provides a more cohesive experience. Show categories in menus, show content in slideshows, make relationships between any content, and more...
Navigation is Universal and Customizable
Navigation can reflect all data including across all PackFlash modules, or be limited to a category section, content type, person, etc. CSS determines the look and feel.
Lots of Flexibility with a Universal and Customizable Search
Change the data that is searched within (limit or open up search), provide more or less controls to the user, change the layout of controls as well as look and feel. Search results are template-driven. Search is universal to all PackFlash modules allowing for consistency.
Content Types - Multiplies the capabilities of the module
Define custom content types that have their own rules for read and edit permissions, custom attributes, content homepage, and more.
Create Custom Fields - can be used in list and details template
An unlimited number of custom fields can be created and used. They can be specific to the type of content or universal.
User Watchlist or Personal Library Functionality (called "Collections")
Users can create their own collections, add/remove items to the collection, and comment and rate items.
Provides an Additional Classification Option - Issues / Groups
Items can be arranged within a group (issue) and be published all at the same time by publishing the group
Content creators can choose to post to a Facebook and/or Twitter account at the time that a content item is published
Each post to social networks can have a customized message developed that fits the number of characters available.
WebAPI Available for Ultimate Extensibility
Put the power of the content into the hands of your programmers to mold the application into virtually anything that is needed.
Extensive Capabilities for Related Content
Generate lists, slideshows, or details based on related PackFlash issues/groups, categories, tags, person, or content type. Generate a dynamic header from a template and the type of related content.
Global categorization and people - PackFlash News, Events, Video, Contacts and Galleries share categories and people, allowing for a global taxonomy
Global categories and people allow for centralized searching, mixed lists, and mixed navigation as well as reduce duplicate work and confusion.
Useful Alphabetical Filter Template
Filter based on alphabet with query filtering tools
Any List Can be Grouped by Hierarchy Entities
Lists can be grouped by content type, categories, person, or PackFlash issues/groups
More than Just Mega Menu - Left Navigation, Sitemap, Auxiliary Menus
Multiple menus can exist on a page and provide many different types of options and purposes
Each Mega Dropdown (main tab) can have its own Rules and Struture
Provides complete design and data flexibility
Create Different Versions of the Menus for Approval
Build a process and workflow for making changes to menus
Share Content and Comments on DNN Social
Configure the system to send posts and/or comment to DNN social when the content gets published.
"Smart menu" Feature Provides Complete Control Over Nodes
No longer constrained by DNN Page Structure
Ability to Show DNN Social Groups within Menus
Provides an easy way to navigate to DNN social pages
Display PackFlash Categories within Menus
Integration to other PackFlash modules provides additional menu options
Administrative Interface Allows for Sophisticated Layouts
Determine rules, structures, add images and HTML to any menu
"Smart Lists" Allow for Criteria to be Remembered, Passed, and Combined
Smart lists allow for data criteria to be passed from one list, slideshow, gallery, or calendar to another allowing for archiving, data to "flow" through a website, and sophisticated list generation where criteria stacks on each other.
Add Tooltips to Any List
Tooltips use the same templating system as other areas - any data in the system can be presented
Flexible Date Filtering and Ordering
Easily expose content that falls within a particular "window" of time and have content flow through your site.
Handles more that DNN Pages - Creates and Rewrites Friendly URLs for any Content Regardless of Module
No additional plugins are necessary
Easy to Use "On Page" Management Makes Modifying URLs Simple
Browse to any URL or page and click PackFlash button to manage the URL
SEO Module Automatically Discovers and Re-directs History of DNN Page Name Changes
Great for making sure changing DNN pages doesn't cause problems
Dynamic Tokens Change Based on Input Behavior
An event with the same begin/end date will not display the end date within lists and details, for instance
Use CSS and Templates to Modify Calendar Data and Look and Feel
Customize the way the calendar looks to fit your design using CSS. Popup/tooltip can be customized by using a template with CSS.
Produce Lightbox Views of Videos or Galleries from Any List
Keep users on the same page or redirect them to the video library depending on the needs of the site.
Use Comments on Any Page or DNN Module
Any dynamic content can be rated and/or commented on for consistency across the website.
Teaser View and Tokens Allow for Highlighting Comment and Rating Statistics
Highlight statistics in other portions of the page. Sorting of any list by the number of comments and average rating is possible.
Sort by Editor and User Recommended Comments
Allow users to sort and filter to see more relevant comments
Moderate Comments or Set to Automatically Approve
Administrators can choose how to use the system
Virtually All Comments Features are Optional at the Administrator's Discretion
Don't need a subject line or want a name to show, etc.? Turn on and off features based on the needs of the site.
Use CSS Themes to Provide a Consistent Look and Feel for Comments Across the site
Modify the look and feel to match the design of the site
Automatically Detects Duplicate Content and Applies Canonical URLs
Don't ever worry about duplicate content again - even with shared content across multiple domains
Each Parent Portal can have its own 404 Error Page
Set up error pages and redirect all broken links to a common 404 page
Records and Reports Broken Links in Separate Table
Get a better understanding of URLs that are problems
Generates an XML sitemap for all URLs on the site
Keep the search engines notified of changes
Give Control of SEO to Specialists that Do Not Know DNN
Options for providing SEO control to specialists include exporting/importing spreadsheets as well as allowing "on page" management
AJAX Tab List and Category Browser Makes Video Library Dynamic
Create a video center for all videos on the site or include only a portion that is needed with everything AJAX
Convert Virtually Any video File to a Standard MP4
System has the support for the following types - .asf, .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mpe, .rm, .rmvb, .ram, .mov, .wmv, .flv formats including encoding m4v, mp4 file formats with the High Definition H.264 standard
Ability to Create Low, Medium, and High Resolution Versions of Videos
Conversion application will make multiple versions to play at different resolutions
Handles Most Common Embed Codes
Embed videos from most major video sites such as YouTube and Vimeo.
Integration to Amazon S3 for Great Storage Options
Connect directly to Amazon S3 and choose the files from the appropriate buckets.
Plays on Apple iOS Devices Such as iPhones, iPads, and iPods
PackFlash Player will detect an Apple device and react accordingly to play the video
Event Locations can have their Own Meta Data
Add address, phone numbers, emails, map, etc. for a specific location
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