Obtaining User information outside of Page 1

[StevenK]

I have the need to establish whether the current user is in a role (using 'IsInRole("ADMIN")') in one of my code classes.
However given I'm outside of the 'Page' object I can't use the code Page.User.IsInRole("ADMIN") for example.

How can I achieve this?
Thanks in advance.
Steve

 

[jbenson001]

I am not sure what you are asking. The IsInRole() method is not specific to a page. Can you be more specific or post some code on what you are trying to do?

 

[StevenK]

When I'm inside the scope of a web form (i.e. visual form with asp net Buttons, TextBoxes, etc. on it) - I'm able to make use of Page.User.IsInRole("ROLE") syntax.

However, when I'm in a standard class (i.e. 'Class1.cs') I am unable to use this syntax.

How can I access the current 'User' object via code in 'Class.cs'?

 

[jbenson001]

HttpContext.Current.User.IsInRole()

 

[StevenK]

That's the one. Thank you!

 

[jbenson001]

Glad I could help

 

[jmeckley]

you can also get the user this way
WindowsPrinciple.Current.IsInRole("...");
this is web agnostic (although requires windows authentication, i think)

Jason Meckley
Programmer
Specialty Bakers, Inc.