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asp.net: Where can I put my source files.

Answer 1

+2 A:

Never really thought of doing this, but i guess i would do this as follows. A folder represents a namespace. So where it says inherits="Project.PageName" in your PageName.aspx file, it should state inherits="Project.Folder.Folder.PageName". You also have to change the namespace in your PageName.aspx.designer.cs and PageName.aspx.cs files.

EDIT: For ASP.Net website simply adjust your CodeFile attribute:

<%@ Page Language="C#" AutoEventWireup="true"  CodeFile="Folder/Folder/Default.aspx.cs" Inherits="_Default" %>

Fabian 2010-03-31 11:28:00

I have 'Inherits="_Default"', does this mean I have yet to set up a namespace?

David Sykes 2010-03-31 11:44:25

No just lookup your defaultnamespace, which is most likely the name of your project. You can lookup your defaultnamespace in your project properties (right-click project in the solution explorer).

Fabian 2010-03-31 11:51:11

Project properties has no mention of namespace. I think the fact that this is a web site, and not a web application, is significant.

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:05:26

Ahaa than its as simple as change the CodeFile attribute in your aspx file, updated my answer.

Fabian 2010-03-31 12:20:55

Helpful, thanks, but it is the class files I am looking organise. Sorry if I wasn't clear

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:52:17

Answer 2

+2 A:

I'd suggest taking these out into a separate class library project and you can then reference this DLL in your web project. You would then add a 'using' statement at the top of your web form code to include this reference.

Paddy 2010-03-31 11:29:01

Answer 3

+2 A:

In a C# file (foo.cs), you would use:

using MyProjectsDefaultNamespace.Folder1.Folder2

In an aspx or ascx file, you would use:

<%@ Import Namespace="MyProjectsDefaultNamespace.Folder1.Folder2" %>

Jaxidian 2010-03-31 11:30:19

Where do I find MyProjectsDefaultNamespace? I'm not sure I have one set up

David Sykes 2010-03-31 11:43:28

Double-click on the Properties "folder/icon" above your References folder in your Solution Explorer. It should be in the Application tab.

Jaxidian 2010-03-31 11:49:43

No application tab or namespace entry. I think the fact that this is a web site, and not a web application, is significant.http://reddnet.net/code/aspnet-web-site-vs-web-application/

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:07:10

Oh, a web site. The default namespace might just be your website name. Let me spin up a web site and figure this out for you.

Jaxidian 2010-03-31 12:29:01

Sorry, but I'm striking out for a web site. You may HAVE to put these into the APP_Code folder. There are MANY reasons why I try my damnedest to stay away from Web Sites in Visual Studio.

Jaxidian 2010-03-31 12:43:06

I think you're right, but I can create folders in the App_Code folder, which is a great help

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:49:43

Yeah, you should DEFINITELY use a directory structure in your App_Code folder. One other thing you might want to consider is to use a Class Library (i.e. another project in your solution). This way you can have very normal class structure without having to jump through the Web Site hoops. Then you'll only have to jump through the web site hoops when consuming those objects. Or lastly, consider recreating your project into a Web Application rather than a Web Site. Those things are terrible for sooo many reasons!

Jaxidian 2010-03-31 12:55:32

Answer 4

+1 A:

Its not clear if you mean the codebehind .aspx.cs file or a standalone .cs class file.

You can't have .cs files loose in your main folder. It has to be in the app_code folder (or in a class library if you were doing a WAP).

Your .aspx.cs files are paired up with your .aspx file. I wouldn't recommend trying to move these files away if thats what you are trying to do.

The top level namespace that contains _Default or any code that doesnt appear to have a namespace is ASP. This is generally hidden within Visual Studio. So its true name is ASP._Default

rtpHarry 2010-03-31 12:08:51

This is class files, and you're right, they won't work with the aspx file.

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:23:09

In that case I think you need to use Jaxidian's advice to make the class files available in individual pages.If you dont have a namespace wrapped around your class then you should make one - its just a case of typingnamespace MyProject.Something{ // code here}

rtpHarry 2010-04-01 12:12:04

Answer 5

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And the answer is, obtained from looking into the other answers thanks:

Organise the files into folders within the App_Code folder, they will automatically be included.

David Sykes 2010-03-31 12:27:38

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