Object required? Compiler error CS0120 1

[Bujitsu]

Hi,

I am trying to understand why the compiler wants an object?
Any help would be great.

Thank you



static void Main(string[] args)
{
int counter = 0;
string sDir = "c:\\";
DirSearch(sDir);// <-------Here.
}

void DirSearch(string sDir)
{
try
{
foreach (string d in Directory.GetDirectories(sDir))
{
foreach (string f in Directory.GetFiles(d,"test.txt"))
{
Console.WriteLine(f);
}
DirSearch(d);
}
}
catch (System.Exception excpt)
{
Console.WriteLine(excpt.Message);
}
}

 

[AlexCuse]

You need to change DirSearch to a static void or instantiate your class like so:

static void Main(string[] args)
 {
   int counter = 0;//what the heck is this for?
   string sDir = "c:\\";
   MyClass mc = new MyClass();//here you instantiate your class
   mc.DirSearch(sDir);// now you can execute its' method(s)
   mc = null;//get rid of your object
 }

Hope this helps,

Alex



Ignorance of certain subjects is a great part of wisdom

 

[AlexCuse]

Bujitsu - I think this may be a worthwhile read for you too:

http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/javaqa/2001-11/03-qa-1121-mrhappy.html

I know that it is about java, but the principle still applies. It doesn't look right for me (IE6) and I have to scroll way the heck down to see anything, but it appears to be a good explaination of the differences between static and instance methods.

Hope it helps,

Alex

Ignorance of certain subjects is a great part of wisdom