How do I compile my App.config into my exe in a VS2010 C# console app?

Question

I\'m creating a console app in Visual Studio 2010 with c#. I want this app to be stand alone, in that all you need is the exe, and you can run it from anywhere. I also want

Answer 1

Best workaround looks like to create it yourself at the application startup.

1. Add App.Config as a resource, rename it to "App_Config"
2. Check if config file exists
3. If not, write default .config file

Example code:

Program.cs

    [STAThread]
    static void Main()
    {
        CreateConfigIfNotExists();
    }

    private static void CreateConfigIfNotExists()
    {
        string configFile = string.Format("{0}.config", Application.ExecutablePath);

        if (!File.Exists(configFile))
        {
            File.WriteAllText(configFile, Resources.App_Config);
        }
    }

Remember that it will only write your current config when building. It will not update it automatically when you deploy a new version. It will include the config as is when building. But this could be enough :)