The Browse Template is a Databound Control Template that displays multiple objects/rows at the same time, using a table layout with clickable column headers and paging (optional). It uses a collection of Property Templates, one for each column displaying a field from the source entity.
Column header texts displayed by the Browse Template can be configured in the Database Repository, using the Column configuration page, or the Mass Column Editor.
The selection of fields displayed by the Browse Template is determined through its DataSource Configuration.
Browse Template Features
Main features of the Browse Template:
 | Based on standard ASP.NET 2.0 server controls GridView and ObjectDataSource. |
| Standard ASP.NET 2.0 databinding to a Factory Class generated with the NHibernate Templates (BO-Layer project). |
| Uses configurable Action Templates for actions such as Insert, Change, Delete, Edit In Place. You can also add your own Custom Actions. |
| Configure column properties and behaviour with Browse Property Templates. |
| Sorting Configuration ( Default sorting and sorting per Property Templates) |
| You can easily add filters by using Filtering the DataSource . For more details read the |
| Uses the Browse Locator Template to provide a search function. |
The Template Tree in the Template Options Page displays all the child templates of the Browse Template, such as Action Templates and Property Templates:
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You can see the columns like ProductId, Product name, but also the browse actions like Insert, Change etc. All these templates have their own settings. if you for instance click on the Insert template you will see the Insert template options that will allow you to configure the insert behaviour for this browse.
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See also
Use the DataSource Configuration Dialog to select columns displayed by the Browse Template by Adding and removing properties.
The visual look and feel of the Browse Template can be controlled by using ASP.NET Themes.
The column headers of properties displayed with the Browse Template are set in the Database Repository, using the Mass Column Editor or the Column Designer.
The ASP.NET Wizard connects browse pages correctly to form pages (pages with the Form Template) automatically.