Hey All,

I'm wondering if I'm able to have create generic user controls in .net
2.0 much like one can create generic classes.

I would like to do this so that I can handle a set a types derived from
the same base type within a user control

Consider the following scenario:

* I create a base user control that contains a generic <ItemType>.
  * Note: there exists a where clause referencing a specific base type
(see code below).
  * Displays info associated to base class via specific methods.
* I derive another user control from this base control with a concrete
type
  * Derived control now displays info associated with the concrete
type.

Please let me know the following:

* If this is possible
* If you have done this, what caveats exist
* Point me to any online references about the topic

Cheers,
peter

Code
=============================
== BASE USER CONTROL ==
namespace GenericWinformTest
{
   public partial class UserControl1<ItemType>  : UserControl
   where ItemType : Animal, new()
   {
       internal Animal itype;
       public UserControl1()
       {

           InitializeComponent();
           itype = new ItemType();
       }

       private void talk_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
       {
           this.textBox1.Text = itype.talk();
           //talk
       }
   }//end class
}//end namespace

== Derived user control ==
namespace GenericWinformTest
{
   public partial class dog : UserControl1<type.Dog>
   {
       public dog()
       {

           InitializeComponent();
           
       }
   }//end class
}//end namespace