MVC - Can I have properties in the _layout file?

Johan Alkstål

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Can I have properties in the _Layout.cshtml file somehow?

The scenario I'm thinking of is to allow the editor to change the image file used as the logo for the site, a logo that resides within a layout file.

Since the layout is not part of a specific page, I'm not sure how I can bind properties to it?

#76228

Oct 21, 2013 14:31

Per Magne Skuseth

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This is done is the alloy mvc templates. I would recommend that you take a look on how it is being done there.
http://world.episerver.com/Articles/Items/ASPNET-MVC-Templates-for-EPiServer-7-CMS/

The property is not on the layout view itself, but added on the start page. A edit hint connection is then added to make the property editable despite being in the layout view.

#76230

Oct 21, 2013 15:06

Johan Alkstål

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Thanks Per for pointing that out.

Is there any documentation on edit hint? I don't understand what it is and how it works.

#76243

Oct 21, 2013 20:32

Frederik Vig

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In the SDK: Editing hints in MVC.

Frederik

#76245

Oct 21, 2013 21:23