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- Are modules that specify "Installed with Site Core" activated automatically?
- Can I still use a module if it is "Dependent on 3rd Party Module(s) to Function" and I do not have the other module(s) installed?
- Can my site run WITHOUT a module if is "Integrated with or used by Core Modules"?
- What does it mean if a module indicates "Manual install required"?
- What type of "Changes to the Core" might a module make?
- Where is the "Standard Install Available"?
Are modules that specify "Installed with Site Core" activated automatically? by 2
Any module that gets installed with the core will be both installed and activated during the site install process. These are usually the "extras" that come with an engine.
Can I still use a module if it is "Dependent on 3rd Party Module(s) to Function" and I do not have the other module(s) installed? by 2
This will vary depending on the module. With reliance on 3rd party modules like labCategories, failure to install the dependency will not usually affect the module beyond removal or modification of fields.
Can my site run WITHOUT a module if is "Integrated with or used by Core Modules"? by 2
Check the actual details for any module that indicates it is integrated with the core. Most often, removal of an integrated module is either not effective, or it may prevent other areas of the site from functioning properly. Either way, removal is not recommended.
What does it mean if a module indicates "Manual install required"? by 2
These modules typically contain custom installation scripts that must be accessed similar in fashion to the old phpNuke style of module install. Often, the install script must be accessed by someone familiar with the code in order to run properly. Be careful with these scripts if you are still learning.
What type of "Changes to the Core" might a module make? by 2
Each module that affects core files must be carefully considered before using. Reverting back is usually difficult, and upgrades to the core will have unpredictable results. Modules listed as "Hacks" typically make core changes. Examples include dynamic meta-tag components, printable pages, theme engines.
Where is the "Standard Install Available"? by 2
Modules that indicate a standard installation being available require their files to be uploaded to the server before accessing the site Module Admin and regenerating the module list. The new module must then be Installed and Activated before using. This is the standard API process for module installation.