The GTF (GenWise Template Framework) is a collection of classes and helpers to be able to programmatically create output code.
Features of the GTF:
 | It uses the GenWise Framework Entities as input. |
| It defined different Template Types , where each one defines a different pattern/usage. |
| Templates use CodeBlocks to define basic Source Hierarchical structure. |
| (Optionally) Templates can use helper classes like the Class Builder which allow a very simple and OOP way to construct programatically a class without needing to implement the generation code for it. |
Benefits of the GTF
| • | GTF code is pure and open c# code. |
| • | Even the Template Language code get's converted to GTF before build, therefore this gives several advantages. |
| • | The Template(s) are compiled code are not dynamically parser/interpreted, etc. |
| • | Use power of .NET Languages to build Templates : No need to learn a 2nd language + Full power of .net framework |
| • | Full Meta-Data exposed as simple objects. |
| • | Templates can be Debugged. This is beacu |
| • | Template UI : You can choose from an automatic UI based on your XML Template option definition, or you can construct your own UserControl by overriding GetDesigner(). |
| – | You can use any .NET control at design time |
| • | Templates Support inheritance ( XML Template options also support inheritance) |
| • | Template Source Code Available (meaning you can still look inside the Template Source Code ) |