Using a generic model in ASP.NET MVC Razor

Question

Is it possible to use a generic model in ASP.NET MVC 3 (w/ Razor)? The following fails with a syntax error:

@model DtoViewModel where T : IDto
         


        

Answer 1

This is not ideal, but it works and could get pretty creative with this pattern.

@model YourNameSpace.MyModel


public MyModel
{
    public MyGenericType ModelAStuff {get;set;}
    public MyGenericType ModelBStuff {get;set;}
    public MyGenericType ModelCStuff {get;set;}
}

public class MyGenericType
{
  //use T how ever you like
  public T Color {get;set;}
  public T Year  {get;set;}
}