Read embedded text file as string array (C#)

Question

I'm trying to read an embedded textfile.

The text file has the structure:

Word1
Word2
Word3
...

I'm trying to get this into a string array, but am unable to do so.

I mean, i've come across this: How to read embedded resource text file but this only reads the file as a string and while i could read the string, then separate it out line-by-line, there seems like there should be a simpler solution.

Is there?

Then use `reader.ReadLine()` instead of `reader.ReadToEnd()` — L.B, Nov 12 '12 at 11:37
Using that would require me knowing how many lines the file length is, and i don't think i can find that out from a stream... — LordAro, Nov 12 '12 at 11:44
A general tip - Embed only if its needed. Mostly one should link it compile time to resources. — nawfal, Nov 12 '12 at 11:45

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 12 '12 at 11:40

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I use this extension method for splitting lines:

public static string[] GetLines(this string s)
{
    return s.Split(new[] {Environment.NewLine}, StringSplitOptions.None);
}

Then you can do:

string[] strings = Properties.Resources.YourResource.GetLines();

answered Nov 12 '12 at 11:40

Johan Larsson

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I didn't (or haven't yet) bother with the extension method, but that works great, thanks :) – LordAro Nov 12 '12 at 11:50
Might i ask how you actually add that to your solution? Sorry if this is a stupid question – triunenature Sep 15 '14 at 05:22
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The method GetLines must be in a static non-generic class. It is called an [Extension Method](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us//library/bb383977.aspx) – Johan Larsson Sep 15 '14 at 06:27

Read embedded text file as string array (C#)

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