custom namespaces

[Matt Jensen]

Howdy
Relatively new to .NET, I'm trying to create custom a namespace for use in
creating some utility classes, which I seem to have done OK, however, I'm
having a problem trying to use the class with the error the namespace can't
be found.

I've really got no idea what I'm doing, I'm coding in C# and essentially
using notepad, and trying to get my code behind file to use the class in my
custom namespace.

I'm guessing the problem is that I haven't compiled my namespace into a dll,
but I don't have access to the command line compiler on the network PC here
which doesn't help, nor Visual Studio.

I've been told I somehow need to add a reference to my namespace if I was
using Visual Studio, but I don't have it, nor a command line compiler. Is it
possible without these?

Basically, I'm looking for an article that is entitled "how to create and
reference your own namespaces without visual studio".
I've tried putting my code behind and .cs file with my namespace in the bin
directory to no avail.

Any tips greatly appreciated
Cheers
Matt

[Juan T. Llibre]

Hi, Matt.

Take a look at :
http://www.asp101.com/articles/john/...vs/default.asp

If you look at the code in WebForm2.aspx.v b as your codebehind,
but use the Page statement in WebForm3.aspx, you'll have
the answer to your question.

In essence, to use code-behind, you can :

1. use the Visual Studio model
2. compile the code-behind to an assembly and reference it in the aspx
3. use the Src and Inherits properties :
<%@ Page Language="vb" AutoEventWireup ="false" Src="WebForm2.a spx.vb"
Inherits="WebFo rm2"%>

This last one is your answer. Adapt it to your needs.

You will be able to call any class, property or method by using Src,
just like if you were using an actual assembly.


Juan T. Llibre
ASP.NET MVP
http://asp.net.do/foros/
Foros de ASP.NET en Español
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"Matt Jensen" <re************ ***@microsoft.c om> wrote in message
news:%2******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..

Howdy
Relatively new to .NET, I'm trying to create custom a namespace for use in creating some
utility classes, which I seem to have done OK, however, I'm having a problem trying to
use the class with the error the namespace can't be found.

I've really got no idea what I'm doing, I'm coding in C# and essentially using notepad,
and trying to get my code behind file to use the class in my custom namespace.

I'm guessing the problem is that I haven't compiled my namespace into a dll, but I don't
have access to the command line compiler on the network PC here which doesn't help, nor
Visual Studio.

I've been told I somehow need to add a reference to my namespace if I was using Visual
Studio, but I don't have it, nor a command line compiler. Is it possible without these?

Basically, I'm looking for an article that is entitled "how to create and reference your
own namespaces without visual studio".
I've tried putting my code behind and .cs file with my namespace in the bin directory to
no avail.

Any tips greatly appreciated
Cheers
Matt

[Matt Jensen]

Thanks Juan, but I'm already doing that... - what I need to do is access the
classes in my own custom *namespace* which is essentially in it's own
*standalone* cs (utility) file, and for which I think I must need to compile
it so that the code behind can actually see/find reference to the custom
namespace...
Matt

"Juan T. Llibre" <no***********@ nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:O%******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP14.phx.gbl. ..

Hi, Matt.

Take a look at :
http://www.asp101.com/articles/john/...vs/default.asp

If you look at the code in WebForm2.aspx.v b as your codebehind,
but use the Page statement in WebForm3.aspx, you'll have
the answer to your question.

In essence, to use code-behind, you can :

1. use the Visual Studio model
2. compile the code-behind to an assembly and reference it in the aspx
3. use the Src and Inherits properties :
<%@ Page Language="vb" AutoEventWireup ="false" Src="WebForm2.a spx.vb"
Inherits="WebFo rm2"%>

This last one is your answer. Adapt it to your needs.

You will be able to call any class, property or method by using Src,
just like if you were using an actual assembly.


Juan T. Llibre
ASP.NET MVP
http://asp.net.do/foros/
Foros de ASP.NET en Español
Ven, y hablemos de ASP.NET...
=============== =======

"Matt Jensen" <re************ ***@microsoft.c om> wrote in message
news:%2******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..

Howdy
Relatively new to .NET, I'm trying to create custom a namespace for use
in creating some utility classes, which I seem to have done OK, however,
I'm having a problem trying to use the class with the error the namespace
can't be found.

I've really got no idea what I'm doing, I'm coding in C# and essentially
using notepad, and trying to get my code behind file to use the class in
my custom namespace.

I'm guessing the problem is that I haven't compiled my namespace into a
dll, but I don't have access to the command line compiler on the network
PC here which doesn't help, nor Visual Studio.

I've been told I somehow need to add a reference to my namespace if I was
using Visual Studio, but I don't have it, nor a command line compiler. Is
it possible without these?

Basically, I'm looking for an article that is entitled "how to create and
reference your own namespaces without visual studio".
I've tried putting my code behind and .cs file with my namespace in the
bin directory to no avail.

Any tips greatly appreciated
Cheers
Matt

[Juan T. Llibre]

re:

I'm having a problem trying to use the class with the error "the namespace can't be
found."
If I understand you right, in that you're already using src,
then method #2 ( assembly compilation ) is what you need to implement.

There's sample compilation commands in that article.

re:

I'm guessing the problem is that I haven't compiled my namespace into a dll, but I
don't have access to the command line compiler

Well, compiled code doesn't work by osmosis.

Either you use the "src=" method, or you compile to an assembly
from the command-line, if you aren't using Visual Studio.

There's no getting around that.


Juan T. Llibre
ASP.NET MVP
http://asp.net.do/foros/
Foros de ASP.NET en Español
Ven, y hablemos de ASP.NET...
=============== =======

"Matt Jensen" <re************ ***@microsoft.c om> wrote in message
news:ee******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP14.phx.gbl... Thanks Juan, but I'm already doing that... - what I need to do is access the classes in
my own custom *namespace* which is essentially in it's own *standalone* cs (utility)
file, and for which I think I must need to compile it so that the code behind can
actually see/find reference to the custom namespace...
Matt

"Juan T. Llibre" <no***********@ nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:O%******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP14.phx.gbl. ..

Hi, Matt.

Take a look at :
http://www.asp101.com/articles/john/...vs/default.asp

If you look at the code in WebForm2.aspx.v b as your codebehind,
but use the Page statement in WebForm3.aspx, you'll have
the answer to your question.

In essence, to use code-behind, you can :

1. use the Visual Studio model
2. compile the code-behind to an assembly and reference it in the aspx
3. use the Src and Inherits properties :
<%@ Page Language="vb" AutoEventWireup ="false" Src="WebForm2.a spx.vb"
Inherits="WebFo rm2"%>

This last one is your answer. Adapt it to your needs.

You will be able to call any class, property or method by using Src,
just like if you were using an actual assembly.
Juan T. Llibre
ASP.NET MVP
http://asp.net.do/foros/
Foros de ASP.NET en Español
Ven, y hablemos de ASP.NET...
=============== =======

"Matt Jensen" <re************ ***@microsoft.c om> wrote in message
news:%2******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP15.phx.gbl. ..

Howdy
Relatively new to .NET, I'm trying to create custom a namespace for use in creating
some utility classes, which I seem to have done OK, however, I'm having a problem
trying to use the class with the error the namespace can't be found.

I've really got no idea what I'm doing, I'm coding in C# and essentially using
notepad, and trying to get my code behind file to use the class in my custom
namespace.

I'm guessing the problem is that I haven't compiled my namespace into a dll, but I
don't have access to the command line compiler on the network PC here which doesn't
help, nor Visual Studio.

I've been told I somehow need to add a reference to my namespace if I was using Visual
Studio, but I don't have it, nor a command line compiler. Is it possible without
these?

Basically, I'm looking for an article that is entitled "how to create and reference
your own namespaces without visual studio".
I've tried putting my code behind and .cs file with my namespace in the bin directory
to no avail.

Any tips greatly appreciated
Cheers
Matt

[Matt Jensen]

Great, thanks Juan

Well, compiled code doesn't work by osmosis. :-)
Either you use the "src=" method, or you compile to an assembly
from the command-line, if you aren't using Visual Studio.

There's no getting around that.

So can a code behind .cs file use a "src=" to another .cs file then? One way
to find out I suppose!
Cheers
Matt