This table shows the features included in the different versions of CodeSmith Generator. Please use this as a guide to determine which version is most suitable for your needs.

Feature	Generator	Generator SDK	Generator Server
Simple Template Syntax
Execute Custom Templates
Auto SQL Script Execution
Extensible Metadata
SchemaExplorer Schema Discovery API
Rich XML Support
Sub Template Support
Useful Sample Templates
Console Client
Template Explorer Client
Template Editor
Template IntelliSense
Generator Map Support
Visual Studio Integration
Generator API
Template Caching
Template Debugging
Merge Capabilities
Generator Project Support
MSBuild Support
ActiveSnippet Support

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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.

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).

CodeSmith Generator requires the following system and hardware requirements.

Hardware Requirements
CodeSmith Generator is compiled against the .NET Framework 4.8. To install and use CodeSmith Generator your computer must meet Microsoft's minimum requirements for installing the .NET Framework 4.8.

Software Requirements
Here is a list of the software requirements CodeSmith Generator needs in order to operate correctly. Please note that CodeSmith Generator is fully tested running under UAC. By default, CodeSmith Generator will use user accessible directories (My Documents and AppData) to store samples and other related data.

• .NET Framework 4.8
• FIPS Compliance is required for activation purposes (offline and online).
• Registry Access
  • Run time access to HKEY_CURRENT_USER, CodeSmith Generator stores it's settings in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CodeSmith folder
  • Install time access to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, Allows CodeSmith Generator to register Windows file associations.
• Visual Studio 2022 (optional)