Understanding the Cloudscribe Configuration

Oct 13, 2025 by wbrum.org 4 views

Conditional Addition of UserExportPartial to index_kvp.cshtml in Cloudscribe

Introduction

When working with Cloudscribe, a popular ASP.NET Core library for managing user administration, it's essential to understand how to customize and extend its functionality. In this article, we'll explore how to add the UserExportPartial to the index_kvp.cshtml view conditionally, ensuring that it doesn't break the source code for testing purposes.

Understanding the Cloudscribe Configuration

Before we dive into the code, let's take a look at the Cloudscribe configuration. In the appsettings.json file, you'll find a setting for the ProfilePropertySetContainer:

"ProfilePropertySetContainer": {
    "UserListingViewName": "index_kvp",
    "PropertySets": [
        {
            "TenantId": "*",
            "Properties": []
        }
    ]
},

This setting specifies that the index_kvp view should be used for user listing when the KVP (Key-Value Pair) is added to Cloudscribe.

The Need for Conditional Addition

We've recently added a reference to the UserExportPartial to the main index.cshtml view in cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5. However, this new partial is only available in cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5 version 8.0.18 and later. Since our project references an earlier version (8.0.0), we need to add the UserExportPartial to the index_kvp.cshtml view conditionally to avoid breaking the source code for testing.

Conditional Addition of UserExportPartial

To achieve this, we'll use the following code in the index_kvp.cshtml view:

@using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewEngines
@inject ICompositeViewEngine Engine

@if (Engine.FindView(ViewContext, "UserExportPartial", false).Success)
{ // only show export button if the view exists in cloudscribe.core.compiledviews.bootstrap5 >= 8.0.18
    <partial name="UserExportPartial" model="Model" />
}

Here's what's happening:

We're using the ICompositeViewEngine to find the UserExportPartial view.
We're checking if the view exists in the cloudscribe.core.compiledviews.bootstrap5 assembly version 8.0.18 or later.
If the view exists, we're rendering the UserExportPartial partial view with the Model as the model.

Benefits of Conditional Addition

By adding the UserExportPartial conditionally, we ensure that:

The source code for testing remains intact.
The UserExportPartial is only rendered when the required version of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5 is available.
The index_kvp.cshtml view remains compatible with earlier versions of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5.

Conclusion

In this article, we've explored how to add the UserExportPartial to the index_kvp.cshtml view conditionally in Cloudscribe. By using the ICompositeViewEngine and checking the assembly version, we can ensure that the UserExportPartial is only rendered when the required version of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5 is available. This approach allows us to maintain compatibility with earlier versions of the assembly while still taking advantage of the new features and functionality provided by the UserExportPartial.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Conditional Addition of UserExportPartial to index_kvp.cshtml in Cloudscribe

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored how to add the UserExportPartial to the index_kvp.cshtml view conditionally in Cloudscribe. However, we understand that you may still have some questions about this process. In this article, we'll address some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about conditional addition of UserExportPartial to index_kvp.cshtml in Cloudscribe.

Q: Why do I need to add the UserExportPartial conditionally?

A: You need to add the UserExportPartial conditionally because it's only available in cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5 version 8.0.18 and later. If you add it to the index_kvp.cshtml view without checking the assembly version, it may break the source code for testing purposes.

Q: How do I check if the UserExportPartial view exists in the required assembly version?

A: You can use the ICompositeViewEngine to find the UserExportPartial view. The FindView method returns a ViewEngineResult object, which has a Success property that indicates whether the view was found. You can check this property to determine if the view exists in the required assembly version.

Q: What if I'm using an earlier version of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5?

A: If you're using an earlier version of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5, you won't be able to use the UserExportPartial view. In this case, you can either upgrade to the latest version or remove the conditional addition of the UserExportPartial view.

Q: Can I use the UserExportPartial view in other views as well?

A: Yes, you can use the UserExportPartial view in other views as well. However, you'll need to add the conditional addition code to each view that requires the UserExportPartial view.

Q: How do I troubleshoot issues with the conditional addition of UserExportPartial?

A: If you're experiencing issues with the conditional addition of UserExportPartial, you can try the following:

Check the assembly version of cloudscribe.Core.CompiledViews.Bootstrap5 to ensure it's 8.0.18 or later.
Verify that the UserExportPartial view exists in the required assembly version.
Check the ViewEngineResult object returned by the FindView method to ensure it's successful.

Q: Can I use a different approach to add the UserExportPartial view conditionally?

A: Yes, you can use a different approach to add the UserExportPartial view conditionally. However, the approach we described in our previous article is a common and effective way to achieve this.

Conclusion

In this article, we've addressed some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about conditional addition of UserExportPartial to index_kvp.cshtml in Cloudscribe. We hope this information has been helpful in clarifying any doubts you may have had about this process. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.