CodeSmith Generator editions

CodeSmith Generator comes in three editions. For prices and licensing options, see the CodeSmith Generator product page.

CodeSmith Generator

Generator includes batch code generation, template caching, Visual Studio integration, the ability to use the Generator API in custom internal applications, merging support and much more. It suits everything from small to large, complex code generation scenarios.

Generator SDK

The SDK edition lets you distribute custom applications that use the Generator API (including SchemaExplorer). These applications can use the full power of the Generator engine programmatically. You distribute the Generator assemblies with your application and include a runtime SDK license, either in your application folder or in a shared license folder. See Using the Generator SDK.

Generator Server

The Server edition lets you install Generator on a build server or other server, where applications can use the full power of the Generator engine programmatically. The Server edition doesn't include Generator's user interfaces, such as Template Explorer.

Feature comparison

Feature	Generator	Generator SDK	Generator Server
Simple template syntax	Yes	Yes	Yes
Execute custom templates	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto SQL script execution	Yes	Yes	Yes
Extensible metadata	Yes	Yes	Yes
SchemaExplorer schema discovery API	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rich XML support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sub-template support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Generator map support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Generator API	Yes	Yes	Yes
Template caching	Yes	Yes	Yes
Template debugging	Yes	Yes	Yes
Merge capabilities	Yes	Yes	Yes
Generator project support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Console client	Yes	No	Yes
MSBuild support	Yes	No	Yes
Sample templates	Yes	No	No
Template Explorer client	Yes	No	No
Template Editor	Yes	No	No
Statement completion	Yes	No	No
Visual Studio integration	Yes	No	No
ActiveSnippet support	Yes	No	No