the type or namespace “TextFieldParser” could not be found

Question

I am trying to use TextfieldParser that was found within Reading CSV files using C#. I am using VS 2010 and doing this in C#.

I keep on getting "the type or namespace "TextFieldParser" could not be found.."

When I try and add the using line, it will only go using Microsoft.VisualBasic; deep and not using Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO;

Any help would be great.

Answer 1

In Visual Studio, right click on References in the Solution Explorer side panel. Click "Add Reference".

In that list be sure to check Microsoft.VisualBasic. Hit OK.

Now in the namespace, add Using Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO.

That will allow you to use TextFieldParser. For a good, easy example on how to use it, look here: http://geekswithblogs.net/brians/archive/2010/07/07/whats-a-nice-class-like-textfieldparser-doing-in-a-namespace.aspx

Answer 2

Added it as a reference and now it seems to work.