Deploying XML

[JezB]

I've added an XML file to my project, with data in it, but when I BUILD the
project the xml file seems to be compiled into the executable or one of the
DLLs. I want the XML file itself placed into the assembly so that when
deployed it can be edited by the end-users - a kind of application
configuration file. The various "Build Action" property values of the xml
file seem to have no effect. Could anyone help me on this ?

 

[EMonaco]

JezB,

Highlight the XML config file in the Solution Explorer, In properties,
there is a "Build Action" property, I would guess since this is a config
file and you do not wish it to be included/embedded in your assembly that
you'd ensure the build action is set to "None". Alternatively, you can
remove the XML file from the solution and just add select is as a file to be
included in your deployment solution.


Regards,
Erin.

 

[EMonaco]

JezB,

Sorry, I misread your post. When I wanted to have configuration settings
that the user could adjust and I could persist in my .NET apps I asked
around and was informed that including these in the assembly would mean that
my program could not modify them. (ala: they would be read only) I ended up
creating a settings class and serializing to/from a seperate XML file. I
assumed thats what you were trying to do. I for one would love to be able to
include these types of things in the assembly so deployment could be as
simple as copying over 1 file! So if it CAN be done- I'd love to know how
too.


Regards,
Erin.

 

[Elizabeth Newman [MS]]

You could also set the BuildAction to 'Content' and include the Content Group in your setup project.

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[JezB]

It can only be done via a Deployment project ? I was hoping that it would
work during the normal build process.

You could also set the BuildAction to 'Content' and include the Content Group in your setup project.

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