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Novice problem c#

Marsden · 2013-11-16 01:30:43

Trying to print the contents of a file to the screen but the filename being passed is taken literally. "file.txt" wont open I just keep getting the string value "file.txt" given back to me, pulling me hair out at this stage. Any suggestions? string filename = ("file.txt"); string contents = File.ReadAllText(filename);

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16-11-2013 2:30am

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Marsden

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Trying to print the contents of a file to the screen but the filename being passed is taken literally. "file.txt" wont open I just keep getting the string value "file.txt" given back to me, pulling me hair out at this stage. Any suggestions?

string filename = ("file.txt");
string contents = File.ReadAllText(filename);

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#2 16-11-2013 2:37am
Graham

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Any help:

string contents = System.IO.File.ReadAllText(@C:\Users\Public\TestFolder\file);

Get that working first, then look at passing the filename as a variable.

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#3 16-11-2013 2:46am
Marsden

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Got it sorted cheers.

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