How can I write XML in UTF8 instead of UTF8 without a BOM?

Question

My tool creates an XML file upon button press; however, it is UTF8 without BOM. How can I ensure it is created in simple UTF8?

My code is:

StreamWriter File = new StreamWriter(folderpath.Text + "\\folder\\setup_file.xml");
       File.Write(textboxON.Text);
       File.Close();

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/361975/setting-the-default-java-character-encoding — smali, Aug 07 '15 at 12:47
Avoid using `File` as a variable name - it's also the name of a class in the .NET framework. You'll more typically see a varaible name like `writer` used for `StreamWriter`s, but `file` would be acceptable too if it makes sense for you here. — Dan Field, Aug 07 '15 at 12:58
@Damien_The_Unbeliever I need because it is a setup file and the system doesnt accept it without BOM... — Andreas Ward, Aug 07 '15 at 14:23

themattkellyshow · Answer 1 · 2015-08-07T13:03:53.293

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To force a specific encoding, simply pass it in as the second argument of your constructor. More information can be found here.

StreamWriter File = new StreamWriter(folderpath.Text + "\\folder\\setup_file.xml", Encoding.UTF8);

You can also pass in your buffer size as the third argument, but I don't think you will have to worry about it in your case.

edited Aug 07 '15 at 13:03

answered Aug 07 '15 at 12:56

themattkellyshow

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unfortunately it throws exception. – Andreas Ward Aug 07 '15 at 14:24
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What's the exception? – Dan Field Aug 07 '15 at 16:20
@DanField It says "Argument1: cannot convert from "string" to "System.IO.Stream". – Andreas Ward Aug 29 '15 at 08:18

Andreas Ward · Answer 2 · 2015-08-29T08:35:07.577

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True value was needed in:

StreamWriter File = new StreamWriter(srcPath.Text + "\\Destination\\setup.xml", true, Encoding.UTF8, 512);
            File.Write(toAdd.Text);
            File.Close();

edited Aug 29 '15 at 08:35

answered Aug 29 '15 at 08:28

Andreas Ward

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How can I write XML in UTF8 instead of UTF8 without a BOM?

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