Embedding XML in DLL

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  • Michael Persaud
    #1

    Embedding XML in DLL

    Hi All,

    I was wondering if i can embed an xml file in a vb.net app so that i dont
    have to install it as an external file. if this is possible please let me
    know how to proceed.

    Thanks
    Michael


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    • Carlos J. Quintero [.NET MVP]
      #2
      Re: Embedding XML in DLL

      Yes. Just add it to the project and in the Properties Window select Build
      Action = Embedded Resource. To retrieve its stream at run time, you use
      Assembly.GetMan ifestResourceSt ream(). Check the docs about this function.
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      Best regards,

      Carlos J. Quintero

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      > Hi All,
      >
      > I was wondering if i can embed an xml file in a vb.net app so that i dont
      > have to install it as an external file. if this is possible please let me
      > know how to proceed.
      >
      > Thanks
      > Michael
      >
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