Create a Container

A container is similar to a layout template, except a container's scope is a single pane, whereas a layout template's scope is the entire page. A container is associated with a module, which can generate dynamic content or perform other functionality.

Containers allow designers to seamlessly integrate modules from many different developers into a cohesive website design. Containers can also include visual elements that allow website users to interact with the module.

You can have a default container, which would be overridden by individual panes or modules if they provide their own style definitions.
You can use different containers in a single page.
You can mix and match any container with any CSS.

Prerequisites

A local DNN installation with Host permissions.

Steps

Create a new file for the container.
Note:
- The container must contain exactly one pane called ContentPane.
- The single pane must be defined as a server control by adding runat="server" to the element.
- A pane can be one of the following HTML elements: <td> (table cells), <div>, <p>, and <span>.
- (Optional) You can add the attribute visible="false" to the pane to prevent it from being displayed if no module is assigned to it.
A very basic container in HTML.
```
    <div id="ContentPane" runat="server"></div>
                    
```
A very basic container in ASCX.
```
    <%@ Control AutoEventWireup="false" Explicit="True" Inherits="DotNetNuke.UI.Containers.Container" %>
    <div id="ContentPane" runat="server"></div>
                    
```

(Optional) Add theme objects to your container for a more dynamic page.

The following theme objects are relevant to containers:

ACTIONBUTTON	Displays an action from the module action menu.
ACTIONBUTTON	Displays an action from the module action menu.
DROPDOWNACTIONS	Displays the module action menu as a dropdown list.
ICON	Displays the module icon.
PRINTMODULE	Displays a link for the Print action from the module action menu.
TITLE	Displays the module title.
VISIBILITY	Displays a visibility control for the module allowing users to show or hide a given module on the page.