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c#.netdllapp-config
Gleb
Gleb

Reputation: 1432

App.config with dll returns null

I have a dll I'm calling from another app. I need to store dll settings in separate xml file. So I'v created App.config file. It is looks like:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<configuration>
  <appSettings>
    <add key="myKey" value="1"/>
  </appSettings>
</configuration>

Than I try to get value from config with thic code:

var val=System.Configuration.ConfigurationSettings.AppSettings["myKey"];

But it always return null. Also key count of AppSettings equals zero, so there is no keys in it.

What's wrong with it? How can I store my settings in separate file?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 791

Answers (2)

Mat&#237;as Fidemraizer
Mat&#237;as Fidemraizer

Reputation: 64933

If I'm not mistaken, you're looking for ConfigurationManager.OpenMappedExeConfiguration Method (ExeConfigurationFileMap, ConfigurationUserLevel).

You need to open that assembly configuration file as an another Configuration object, and once you've got it, you'll be able to access those AppSettings.

Upvotes: 2

Debsdoon
Debsdoon

Reputation: 51

Make sure the configuration mentioned in your question is in in config file of the calling application and not in the App.config of the DLL.

Upvotes: 1

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