CodeSmith Generator Editions

CodeSmith Generator

CodeSmith Generator includes batch code generation, template caching, Visual Studio integration, the ability to use the CodeSmith API in custom internal applications, merging support and much more. From small to large complex code generation scenarios CodeSmith Generator is the perfect tool.

CodeSmith Generator is licensed per-user.

CodeSmith Generator SDK

The SDK Edition enables distribution of custom applications that use the Generator API (including SchemaExplorer). These applications can make use of the full power of the Generator Engine in a programmatic fashion. You will be able to distribute the Generator assemblies with your application and include a runtime SDK license either in your application folder or shared license folder.

The Generator SDK only allows for the distribution of Generator Assemblies internally. To use the Generator SDK outside of your organization one must purchase a Commercial Generator SDK license.

CodeSmith Generator Server

The Server Edition allows you to install CodeSmith Generator on a Build Server or Server. These applications can make use of the full power of the Generator Engine in a programmatic fashion. The Server Ddition does not allow any access to CodeSmith Generator's User Interfaces like Template Explorer.

CodeSmith Generator Features:

Feature	Generator	Generator SDK	Generator Server
Simple Template Syntax	l	I	I
Execute Custom Templates	I	I	I
Auto SQL Script Execution	I	I	I
Extensible Metadata	I	I	I
SchemaExplorer Schema Discovery API	I	I	I
Rich XML Support	I	I	I
Sub Template Support	I	I	I
Useful Sample Templates	I
Console Client	l		I
Template Explorer Client	l
Generator Template Editor	l
Generator Map Support	l	I	I
Visual Studio Integration	l
Generator API	l	I	I
Statement Completion	l
Template Caching	l	I	I
Template Debugging	l	I	I
Merge Capabilities	l	I	I
Generator Project Support	l	I	I
MSBuild Support	l		I
ActiveSnippet Support	I