code-behind in sharepoint

Question

does sharepoint support 'normal' aspx file with .cs file as code behind? if yes, what should i do? for example , create the aspx first with spd? where should i put the cs file?

thx in advance!

Andree

Answer 1

Hi Lude8880,
You can create aspx file with .cs file as code behind by creating application pages which resides under "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\12\Template\Layouts".
Example: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb418732.aspx
After then deploy it under the \12\Template\Layouts folder using a sharepoint Feature.  You have to use Visual studio 2005/2008 not very sure abt SPD!!!

I hope that helps you.

Answer 2

Yes , read the following article for step by step details on how to achieve this. 

Adding Code-Behind Files to Master Pages and Page Layouts in SharePoint Server 2007

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb986729.aspx 

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Answer 3

Hi Andree,

You can refer this link to write both inline or code-behind code -
http://avinashkt.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-write-server-side-c-code-in.html

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Answer 4

Please take note that enabling inline code by using "PageParserPath" is discouraged by Microsoft , please read the support details section at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb862025.aspx. Inline code is usually targeted to very specific situations so in case your take that route you need to be aware of security ramifications it brings.

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Answer 5

thx guys, i have several asp.net files with codebehind, i just want them to be embedded in the sharepoint masterfile so they can share the sharepoint navigations bar, so its reverse engeneering, any good ideas?

thx

Andree

Answer 6

Hi Andree,

Regarding ASPX files... you can refer default.aspx (by-default home page) page via SharePoint Designer to create and maintain ASPX files.

Regarding code-behind files... you can refer second approach mentioned in earlier posted link. You can maintain a class library project that will contains all your code-behind files.

If you want to have same navigation bar... then you have to convert your aspx pages into content pages (like default.aspx).
While converting... you can copy all your existing aspx page's body content in PlaceHolderMain content place holder in newly created content page.

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Answer 7

Perhaps you may want to start with what is known as "Minimal Master Page" , visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa660698.aspx.

for more details on MOSS 2007. In case you have WSS 3.0 you can get some info on minimal master page of WSS 3.0 at  http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/sharepointcustomization/thread/aea7cb96-a2a7-439e-8007-4ea05b00f6c4 

Once this base is ready , you can start moving your code into the master page (with code behind , as mentioned in previous post) , some of the stuff will integrate directly and some stuff might need some effort , really depends on complexity of your existing pages.

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Answer 8

hi guys,

i am a little wired...

my cs file is a partial class(i think in tend to access the controls). i coudnt find any solution for patial classes.

thx

Andree

public partial class addproject : System.Web.UI.Page

Answer 9

Partial classes is a feature of C# to make it possible to split the definition of a class or a struct , or an interface over two or more source files. C# compiler will combine the definitions together.

Partial Class Definitions (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wa80x488%28VS.80%29.aspx)

public partial class addproject : System.Web.UI.Page

This line usually means that you have a *.aspx page which is a class named addproject and you have a separate file *.aspx.cs, this is the code-behind file which can also use the objects defined in *.asppx page.

You can reference the following article for detailed explanation:
ASP.NET Page Class Overview(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms178138.aspx)

If you don't want to use partial classes, you can reference the following articles for explicit reference of assembly:
Chapter 2: SharePoint Architecture (Part 2 of 2)(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb892187.aspx)

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Answer 10

thx guys, idecided to make a external link , its easier and not so sophiscated.

Answer 11

r there any new features by vs 2010 referrs to this problem? thx Andree

Answer 12

Wait & see

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Answer 13

Following are the links to forums decidated to Visual Studio 2010 and SharePoint 2010.You can post your query there for more details.

SharePoint 2010 Product & Technolgoies

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sharepoint2010general/threads

Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 (and related forums)

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/VSPreRelease,netdevelopmentprerelease,visualstudioprerelease,vstsprerelease

PS: I accidently marked you previous post as an answer , please un mark it.

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