Define String ENUM in VB.Net

Question

I am using Window Application for my project. There is situation where i need to define string enum and using it in my project.

i.e.

Dim PersonalInfo         


        

Answer 1

I know this is an old post put I found a nice solution that worth sharing:

''' 

''' Gives acces to strings paths that are used often in the application
''' 
Public NotInheritable Class Link        
    Public Const lrAutoSpeed As String          = "scVirtualMaster<.lrAutoSpeed>"
    Public Const eSimpleStatus As String        = "scMachineControl<.eSimpleStatus>"
    Public Const xLivebitHMI As String          = "scMachineControl<.xLivebitHMI>"      
    Public Const xChangeCycleActive As String   = "scMachineControl<.xChangeCycleActive>"

End Class

Usage:

'Can be anywhere in you applicaiton:
Link.xChangeCycleActive

This prevents unwanted extra coding, it's easy to maintain and I think this minimizes extra processor overhead.

Also visual studio shows the string attributes right after you type "Link" just like if it is a regular Enum