Using the Dynamic Data Database Embedded Image Field Template

Introduction Hi all.  I’ve been working with the old ASP.NET Dynamic Data website templates, as I wanted a quick and easy to use web UI for managing the data at http://rs-photography.org. As the site is (obviously) image-centric, I wanted to make some modifications to the out-of-the-box Dynamic Data project to include native image rendering/loading and updating. I thought this was going to be relatively straightforward, being that there is a NuGet packaging encouragingly called “Dynamic Data Database Embedded Image Field Template” as well as a package called “Microsoft.Web.DynamicData.Handlers” which promises “Asp.Net image handler for rendering images from database”. The good news is that this is a relatively straightforward implementation, but sadly lacking in clear instructions once the packages are successfully added.  This post will clarify exactly what you must do to get images displaying in your Dynamic Data site. Note: the only references I could find online were quite old (i.e. 2007-2008), and pre-dated the NuGet packages, hence I felt the need to write this article. The Scenario – NuGet Packages installed I’m going to assume that if you are reading this article, you’re familiar with Dynamic Data websites.  If you aren’t, I’d suggest you get up to speed by […]