How to read file (Metro/WinRT)

Question

I\'m quite astounded by the apparent complexity of this seemingly simple task. I know that I have to use the StorageFile class, and I\'ve found this example, bu

Answer 1

This web page might be helpful: http://blog.jerrynixon.com/2012/06/windows-8-how-to-read-files-in-winrt.html

Relevant code:

public string CurrentFileBuffer
{
    get; private set;
}

public async void ReadTextFile(string Path)
{
    var folder = Package.Current.InstalledLocation;
    var file = await folder.GetFileAsync(Path);
    var read = await FileIO.ReadTextAsync(file);
    CurrentFileBuffer = read;
}