Configuring Master Pages

Applications built with Iron Speed Designer use one or more .NET master pages.  Master pages provide a way to provide general page layout on an application-wide basis.  Master pages typically contain elements across many or all pages, such as the page header, the application menus, and the page footer.

Not all pages in your application use the same master page.  For example, the majority of application pages may use HorizontalMenu.master or VerticalMenu.master, but the printable pages may use Print.master because they do not include the navigation menus.

Changing a page’s master page

You can change a page’s master page assignment and use any master page of your choosing, including master pages that were not built with Iron Speed Designer.  This is useful if your organization has a corporate standard master page they wish to enforce across all applications.

Step 1: In the Application Explorer, select the page where you want to change the master page assignment.

Step 2:  Use the page control hierarchy to select the page, e.g.: ShowTablePage.aspx.

Step 3:  In the Property Sheet, select the top-most (PAGE) node.

Step 4:  Select a different master page via the Display property.

Step 5:  Build and run your application.  Your page will now use the newly selected master page.

See Also

Customizing Web Page Layout

Navigating Your Application in Design Mode

Using the Page Layout Spreadsheet and Toolbox

Customizing Page Contents with the Cell Editor

Configuring Cell, Row and Table Styles

Configuring Master Pages

Placing ASP.NET Directives in Application Pages

Using Frames in Application Pages