Storing Config Items for a vb.net application 1

[EnemyGateIsDown]

Hi Guys,

I generally develop Web applications in ASP.NET and use a web.config file to store user configurable items like the database connection etc.

Can anyone tell me how best to store and access these items in a VB.NET application?

Any help is as always greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[ZmrAbdulla]

did you have a look at "SaveSetting Function"?

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[TipGiver]

Add an Application Configuration file (App.Config)

-or-

Add an Assembly Resource File (Resource1.Resx)

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* I would prefer the second one. Easily, using its datagrid, you specify a name (the key), a value and a type. Leaving it empty (null) the default is System.String. A comment field is also available for your own help. Last there is the mimeType.

Use the System.Resources namespace to handle with the resX file.


Hope these help!

 

[ThatRickGuy]

I would highly recommend NOT using the App.Config file to store user settings. The App.Config file is going to sit in the application's folder. The application will likely be installed in c:\Program Files. Many network support staffs will lock down the C:. If you attempt to write to the App.Config file and the C: is locked, it will throw and exception.

Not only that, but you lose the ability to run different settings for different users, and roaming profiles.

I would recommend using a nINI or something like this FAQ: faq796-6320 switch out the folders with the environment.specialfolders.applicationdata (not sure on the syntax to grab that folder off the top of my head...) And you should have a dynamic solution that won't choke on security issues and will give you all the benefits modern Windows networks.

-Rick

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