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How can I add comments to my templates?
A. Template comments can be added using the <%- -%>tokens.Q.
How can I create a property that has
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a drop-down of values to choose from?
A. Use a script block to define an enumerated property.Q.
How can I prevent ASP.NET tags from confusing my templates?
A. Properly escape the them using ASP.NET tags.Q.
How can I declare a constant in my template?
A. Constants must be declared inside <script runat="template"> tags.
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<script runat="template"> private const string MY_CONST = "example"; </script> |
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How can I debug my templates?
A. You can compile your templates in debug mode and set breakpoints in them.Q.
How can I add a property that lets me select a folder?
A. Decorate the property with the FolderNameEditor attribute.Q.
How can I use sub-templates?
A. CodeSmith Generator includes a full API to let you make use of sub-templates.Q.
What assemblies and namespaces are loaded by default into a template?
A. Assemblies: mscorlib, System, Assemblies:
- System
- System.Core
- System.Xml
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- System.Data
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- System.Drawing
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- System.Design
- Microsoft.VisualBasic
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- System.Windows.Forms
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- CodeSmith.Engine
- CodeSmith.Core
Namespaces:
- System
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- System.Data
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- System.Diagnostics
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- System.ComponentModel
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- Microsoft.VisualBasic
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- CodeSmith.Engine
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Is it possible to determine whether a column is an identity column using SchemaExplorer?
A. Yes. Use , use the CS_IsIdentity property.Q.
Is it possible to determine a column's default value using SchemaExplorer?
A. Yes. Use , use the CS_Default property.
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<%
foreach(ColumnSchema cs in SourceTable.Columns)
{
if (cs.ExtendedProperties["CS_Default"] != null)
{
Response.WriteLine(cs.ExtendedProperties["CS_Default"].Value);
}
}
%> |
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How can I enumerate the input and output parameters of a stored procedure using SchemaExplorer?
A. The CommandSchema object contains both input and output parameter collections which can be used to read these parameters.Q.
What if my template contains non-ASCII characters?
A. You can use the ResponseEncoding attribute of the CodeTemplate directive to set the encoding for the template.