SPPropertyBag

SPWeb object of SharePoint exposes a Field called Properties which is of type SPPropertyBag a sub class of StringDictionary. It allows you to store Key value String Data within a web

Below are some quick points that will help you in using it.

• As Mentioned Before it is a StringDictionary, which can only store String values.
  
• You need to call the Update() method of the SPWeb.Properties.Update() to persist the value.
  
• Same applies while you are removing a value from it.
  
• Below code gives you a quick start.
  
• If you want to manage this through UI. Refer this link. It's a fantastic option you will love.
  

 

using (SPSite oSite = new
SPSite("http://mysite"))

{

using (SPWeb oWeb = oSite.RootWeb)

{

//Add a Item to Bag

oWeb.Properties.Add("SPPropertyBag","I can Store a StringValue Here");

//Be sure to Call the Update Method on Properties

//If you miss this your value wont get Presisted for the Next Run

oWeb.Properties.Update();

 

// To Reterive the Value

String sMyItem = oWeb.Properties["SPPropertyBag"];

 

//Remove the Value

//Be sure to Call the Update Method on Properties

//If you miss this your value wont get Presisted for the Next Run

oWeb.Properties.Remove("SPPropertyBag");

oWeb.Properties.Update();

             }

         }