Configuring Master Pages

Generated applications 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 generated page’s master page

You can change a generated page’s master page assignment and use any master page of your choosing, including master pages that are not generated by Iron Speed Designer.  This is useful if your organization has an 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:  Right-click on the .aspx page in the Application Explorer and select Properties…

Step 3:  In the Properties dialog, select the top-most node (e.g., AddCategories.aspx or SignIn.aspx).

Step 4:  In the Display tab, click the Browse… button and select a different master page.  Then close the Property dialog.

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

Customizing Page Contents with the Cell Editor

Configuring Cell, Row and Table Styles

Configuring Master Pages

Placing ASP.NET Directives in Generated Pages

Using Frames in Generated Pages

Using Client-Side JavaScript in Generated Pages

Capturing the Enter Key in Generated Pages