CodeSmith Generator is a software development tool to help you get your job done faster. Technically speaking it is a template driven source code generator that automates the creation of common application source code for any language (C#, Java, VB, PHP, ASP.NET, SQL, etc.). CodeSmith Generator includes many useful templates as well as entire sets of templates for generating proven architectures. You can easily modify any templates or write your own to generate your code exactly the way you want it.

CodeSmith Generator's syntax is almost identical to ASP.NET. So if you are familiar with ASP.NET then you should be able to quickly learn the template syntax. You can use the C#, VB.NET or JScript.NET languages in your templates and your templates can output any ASCII-based (text based) language.
What can CodeSmith Generator do for you?

CodeSmith Generator can help you produce higher-quality, more consistent code in less time and enables software developers to efficiently:

Reduce repetitive coding.
Generate your code in less time with fewer bugs.
Produce consistent code that adheres to your standards.
Create your own custom templates for any language.

Generator Templates

CodeSmith Generator ships with a complete template set that helps you get up and running in no time flat. These template sets include ActiveSnippet Templates, Database Templates, Example Templates, Framework Templates and various other templates. Why waste time with repetitive tasks? Use ActiveSnippets and focus on other parts of your application.

ActiveSnippet Templates

ActiveSnippet's allow you to quickly reduce the amount of time it takes to get your job done. Any template can be used as an ActiveSnippet. CodeSmith Generator ships with active snippets that will speed up the process of creating custom events and exceptions. Also you can quickly generate an enumeration or properties from database meta data.

Learn more by watching the ActiveSnippet Overview Video.

Database Templates

Whether you are looking for an easier ways to create a business object, document your database, script your table data, execute or create stored procedures, generator is here to save you time and headaches.

The Business Object template is a template that is a great template to use if your looking to quickly create an entity for your project. Many developers also use this template as a base template when they need to create a new POCO (Plain Old CLR Object), Data Transfer Object or Domain Class template.

The Script Table Data and Extended Properties template allows you to generate a SQL script that can be used to migrate your data between database servers or import existing data into newly created databases.

The DbDocumenter template will create a nicely formatted html document of your entire database.

The Stored Procedure template will create (Insert, Update, Delete, Select) Stored Procedures based on a Database Table. Everything is configurable to fit your unique requirements.

The Command Wrapper template will create a wrapper around any SQL Stored Procedure or SQL Function. An easy to use API allows you to execute a stored procedure or function by calling Execute() which will return get back a strongly typed object or result. When used in conjunction with the Stored Procedure templates, you can quickly get data from your database.

The Typed DataSet template creates typed DataSet and DataAdapter classes based on a database table of your choosing.

Example Templates

We provide a set of example templates that demonstrate how to use various Generator features in your own custom template.

The ASP.NET folder contains a template that will show you how to use Master Templates that will generate an ASP.NET default.aspx page. (Watch the Master Templates Video)

The Basic Samples folder contains templates that display the use of Master Templates, Partial templates and Linq To Objects in your templates.

The Maps folder is a great example on how and when to use CodeSmith Generator Maps.

The Merge folder contains templates that will show you how to use Preserve Region and Insert Region Merge Strategies across different file types and languages. (Watch the Merge Strategies Video)

The Photo Gallery folder contains templates combine using a Master Templates and code behind to create a generic photo gallery from a directory of image files.

The Xml folder contains templates that show you how to generate from an Xml data source using the XmlProperty. (Watch the XmlProperty Video)

Other Templates

The Other templates folder contains various templates that ease the use working with AJAX, Custom Collections (ArrayList, HashTable, Queues, SortedList and more) and WIX (Windows Installer Xml toolset).

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