How to access the values of web part properties in the layout?

Question

In the Kentico Documentation I only found the info as below...

Is there any way to access the properties value in the layout as show below? I tried to use macro but it didn't work.

I just want to display the properties value in my custom layout. Any methods other than access through the code? I'm using portal engine, I have no idea how to access the code behind...

Answer 1

The layout is ASCX, so you won't be able to use macros as per your example.

• If you just need the value, you can use the GetValue method. There's also GetStringValue, if the type of your property is a string

    <% GetStringValue("MyPropertiesValue1", string.Empty); %>

• If you need to render the value, you will need to call Page.DataBind() and use a data binding expression. Your layout would look something like this:

    <%# GetStringValue("MyPropertiesValue1", string.Empty) %>
    <%# GetStringValue("MyPropertiesValue2", string.Empty) %>

    <script runat="server">
        protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            Page.DataBind();
        }
    </script>

None if this is really elegant, so you might want to reconsider your approach.