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What is rendering parameter?
Rendering parameters can be used to pass parameters to sitecore presentation components. They are used to control the presentation of a dynamic component from page editor. In the example below, I will demonstrate on how to create a rendering parameters and how to use them in the presentation components.
What is parameter template in Sitecore?
Sitecore provides resolution for this drawback in the form of Rendering Parameter Templates, which allow the template author to specify named parameters which will appear in the dialogue used to configure presentation component properties and the data type of these parameters.
What is template rendering?
A template contains the static parts of the desired HTML output as well as some special syntax describing how dynamic content will be inserted. Rendering means interpolating the template with context data and returning the resulting string. The Django template language is Django’s own template system.
Are there any templates for rendering field values?
There are many templates in that file for rendering field values. The template that is used depends on several factors, the most important of which is the type of the field as defined by the SPFieldType enumeration. For example, there is a FieldRef_Number_body template for Number fields and a FieldRef_Text_body template for Text fields.
When do you need to use rendering parameters?
Rendering Parameter is a way to pass the additional item (s) to the rendering or component apart from rendering data source. W hen to use Rendering Parameters? Let’s assume, you are in a situation where content editors need to use some additional items on a component apart from its actual data source.
Where do I reference my rendering template Template?
Reference you parameter template on your required rendering under the Editor Options section of your rendering, as shown below
How are parameters specified in Sitecore rendering templates?
Sitecore provides resolution for this drawback in the form of Rendering Parameter Templates, which allow the template author to specify named parameters which will appear in the dialogue used to configure presentation component properties and the data type of these parameters.