By basic T4 template, I mean not using T4 Toolkit or any of the add-ins.
My T4 is getting a little complicated, but I'd like to keep in self-contained for now. Is there a way have functions in your T4 template, without referencing external assemblies?
You mean like this:
<#+
public List<string> Dostuff()
{
List<string> result = new List<string>();
// ...
return result;
}
#>
Here's a complete example: Reading a Xml File in T4 Templates
Oleg Sych's T4Toolbox is a good resource.