Dynamic header in _Layout
Hi there,
I'm trying to get my head around how to dynamically change my nav header in the _layout.cshtml file. I want to add a new section to it if a user is in a specific zone. Then this section will use some data I pass in to create itself in the header.
Does this mean that I need to pass in a model with the zone and data into the layout? Given that the layout is used on all pages will this be an issue if I don't pass in this model?
I understand how passing models to different views works it's the fact that the layout is used in all views basically that has me confused on what way to do this.
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That, I feel, is one of the few legit uses of
ViewData
I have
in the _Layout.cshtml, and set it with
in any given page
Same for the description, as you can seeSo you think I should put my model in the ViewData and then cast it in the view when I want to use it. And I guess just have a check to see if there is a value in the ViewData before doing anything because it won't always be there in my case.
No, definitely do not put your model in the viewdata
Can also use a base viewmodel that all your other viewmodels inherit which contains shared properties that are set by the Index method of your controllers.
I guess this might be the way to do it
It's a tricky one for sure