XML - Saving/Reading/Writing Settings for a Windows Form

[ChasBoots]

I currently have a Windows form that has hardcoded some information that includes server FQDN's. For obvious reasons, I want to make this configurable within the app itself.

I assume I want to embed the following information into an XML file:

[u]Farm[/u]   [u]Server[/u]
Farm1  Server1
Farm2  Server2
  .       .
  .       .
  .       .
FarmX  ServerX

My first concern is to read the contents of this file so that I can use the FarmX/ServerX combination to take appropriate action.

Secondarily, I want to be able to add additional Farm/Server combinations and edit existing pairs as needed.

I have gotten thoroughly confused trying to research how to do this. I guess it's one of the pitfalls of learning on the fly. Nevertheless, I have faith that someone will point me in the right direction.

Thanks...

 

[RonRepp]

You might want to try a dataset/datagrid and the readxml method.

This is the easiest way to read and write xml in Windows.

I hope this helps.

Ron Repp

If gray hair is a sign of wisdom, then I'm a genius.

 

[ChasBoots]

Finding out how to accomplish what I wanted using a dataset was difficult. However, your suggestion of using the readxml method was a big help and got me what I wanted. Thanks.