Enum Converter Example

Some times you have a string field in your files that can be better handled if you map it like an enum.

In this version and thanks to Derek Fluker you can automatic use an enum with out define any converter, the FileHelpers automaticly parse the field and compare (case insensitive) to the enum values and assign the correct one.

The customer file is an excelent sample:

ALFKI|Alfreds Futterkiste|Maria Anders|SalesRepresentative ANATR|Ana Trujillo Emparedados y helados|Ana Trujillo|Owner FRANR|France restauration|Carine Schmitt|MarketingManager ANTON|Antonio Moreno Taquería|Antonio Moreno|Owner

The enum is:

public enum CustomerTitle { Owner, SalesRepresentative, MarketingManager }

Later define your record class:

[DelimitedRecord("|")] public class Customers { public string CustomerID; public string CompanyName; public string ContactName; public CustomerTitle ContactTitle; }

Done !! you can actually parse the file with.

FileHelperEngine engine = new FileHelperEngine(typeof(Customers)); Customers[] res = (Customers[]) engine.ReadFile("NameTest.txt"); // You can access your enum value if (res[0].ContactTitle == CustomerTitle.Owner) // SomeAction

See also

Must Read - Quick Start Guide - Attributes List - F.A.Q. - Examples of Use - Contacts & Credits - Donations

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