Enum to Dictionary in C#

Question

I have searched this online, but I can\'t find the answer I am looking for.

Basically I have the following enum:

public enum typFoo : int
{
   itemA         


        

Answer 1

Another extension method that builds on Arithmomaniac's example:

    /// 

    /// Returns a Dictionary<int, string> of the parent enumeration. Note that the extension method must
    /// be called with one of the enumeration values, it does not matter which one is used.
    /// Sample call: var myDictionary = StringComparison.Ordinal.ToDictionary().
    /// 
    /// An enumeration value (e.g. StringComparison.Ordianal).
    /// Dictionary with Key = enumeration numbers and Value = associated text.
    public static Dictionary ToDictionary(this Enum enumValue)
    {
        var enumType = enumValue.GetType();
        return Enum.GetValues(enumType)
            .Cast()
            .ToDictionary(t => (int)(object)t, t => t.ToString());
    }