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HMcompfreak
HMcompfreak

Reputation: 171

Application does not pick updated values after modifying App.Config file c#

I have developed a winforms application which consists of a file path value (fetching crystal reports) in add key of app.config file. I have installed the application and trying to change the file path (in app.config as well as exename.exe file) from old to new but the application doesnt take new crystal reports file path instead retrieves old data. Am i missing any other file to be updated ? Kindly help to get it solved ASAP.Thanks

Upvotes: 1

Views: 3614

Answers (2)

apomene
apomene

Reputation: 14389

Verify that the setting you are trying to change in exename.exe.config file is set to User scope rather than Application.

From Visual Studio go to your Project properties and Choose Settings You will find listed all your settings. From there verify that each setting you want to be change by user has scope User

Here you can find detailed information on the difference between User and Application scope

Upvotes: 1

Dave Van den Eynde
Dave Van den Eynde

Reputation: 17435

You probably don't want to change App.config, as that file will be copied to exename.exe.config when you build.

After installing your program, you'll need to change your exename.exe.config file to pick up your changes.

Upvotes: 1

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