Using Open File Dialog Box

[jriggs420]

Hi All,

I'm totally new to OO programming, well more precisely microsoft .net style syntax. I recently downloaded Visual c# express, I want to learn, but am having a difficult time getting started. Mainly I think I'm searching the wrong terms. My first goal is to open a word doc in my application. After that I'll be parsing some data out of it, and generating a .txt file. So my first questions are:

Should I be using the RichTextBox to display the word doc?
If so, this line is giving me issues

private void btnOpen_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            if (ofdDoc.ShowDialog() == DialogResult.OK)
            {
                rtbData.Text = Text.FromFile(ofdDoc.FileName);
            }
        }

'string' does not contain a definition for 'FromFile'
I know this is easy for the pros, but I need somewhere to start. Also, any links to sample code/prog/resources would be great. I have the SAMS 24 hour book, but I don't like it... TIA-

Joe

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
Marcus Aurelius

 

[jriggs420]

Update:

So after digging through the the help section I found this code

if(openFile1.ShowDialog() == System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult.OK)
    // Load the contents of the file into a RichTextBox control:
    rtbData.LoadFile(openFile1.FileName,
    RichTextBoxStreamType.PlainText)

Which works, but I 'm getting all the formatting garbage inherent in .doc files. Is there a better way to view .docs in a c# app?

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.
Marcus Aurelius