Building Modules
Last updated 6/08/2026
Overview
Modules can be created and developed manually through the Module Editor, providing full control over the module source code, components, and configuration.
When a module is created or modified manually, changes made within the Module Editor are not immediately available within the application. The module must first be built to compile the changes and generate the updated module output.
The build process prepares the module for use within the application and provides feedback on whether the build completed successfully or if any issues need to be resolved.
Creating and Updating Modules
When developing a module manually, users can create the required components, modify existing code, and configure the module directly within the Module Editor. After changes have been made, the module must be built before the updated functionality can be viewed in the application.
Clicking the Build button starts the module build process, the Build button will display Building during the process. During the build, the Module Editor compiles the module source code, generates the required output, and validates the module for any build errors.
Once the build process has completed, the build output is displayed within the Module Editor. This output allows you to review the result of the build and identify any issues that may prevent the module from loading correctly.
Applying Module Changes
After a module has been successfully built for the changes to be applied, the Save button in the Module Editor must be clicked.
Followed by the Save button for the module record.
Once the build has completed and both saves have been performed, the application can be refreshed to view the updated module functionality.
Viewing Module Changes
Changes made to a manually developed module will only appear in the application after the module has been built and saved.
The typical development cycle is to make changes within the Module Editor, build the module, review the build output, save both the module changes and generated output, and then view the updated module within the application in the development environment.
This process provides you with control over when changes are compiled and deployed into your application.
Building Modules with V
When using V - Five's AI Assistant to create or modify modules, the build process is handled automatically.
V will generate the required module structure, update the necessary files, build the module, and apply the generated output without requiring the user to manually click the Build button or save the generated output. For example, when requesting:
V will update the existing module, rebuild the module, and make the changes available within the application.
This allows users to focus on describing the required functionality while V manages the underlying build process.
Manual Development and V-Assisted Development
The Module Editor supports both traditional development and V - AI-assisted development. Users who prefer full control can manually create and modify modules, managing the build and save process themselves. Users working with V can describe the required functionality and allow V to generate, update, and build the module automatically.
Regardless of how a module is created, the resulting module remains fully accessible within the Module Editor, allowing users to continue refining the source code, configuration, and functionality as required.