How to Extract Temporary file C#

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i'm New to C# my program contain two .swf files i put it them my Resources and i want to extract them from Resources to temporary folder when i open the program and delete them when close the program i hope now you clear my question

[Update:]extract two file to tempory folder and use them and delete when the program close[/update]

Posted 19-Dec-12 23:18pm

Manoj Chamikara

Updated 19-Dec-12 23:44pm

Abhishek Pant

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OriginalGriff 20-Dec-12 5:28am

This is not a good question - we cannot work out from that little what you are trying to do.
Remember that we can't see your screen, access your HDD, or read your mind.
What "temporary files" are you talking about?
Use the "Improve question" widget to edit your question and provide better information.

Manoj Chamikara 20-Dec-12 5:30am

i hope now you clear my question

Abhishek Pant 20-Dec-12 5:33am

do not open your file in visual studio. just go to the folder where the file folder of that project and search swf file there. Still unclear..."temporary files"?

Manoj Chamikara 20-Dec-12 5:39am

@Abhishek Pant i want to extract two file to tempory folder and use them and delete when the program close

Richard MacCutchan 20-Dec-12 5:43am

Create each file in turn, read the data out of your resource and use a binary or stream writer to write their contents. When your program terminates remember to delete them. What is the difficulty you are facing?

Abhishek Pant 20-Dec-12 5:45am

Richard MacCutchan +5 :D

Jibesh 20-Dec-12 5:48am

my +5 too :)

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2012-12-19T23:49:00

Oh, right - That makes a bit more sense!

Each file you add as an embedded resource is available via the Properties.Resources. So, if for example you add a flv file called MyYouTube.flv to your Resources as an embedded resource:

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object res = Properties.Resources.MyYouTube;

If you look at the object it will be an array of bytes, so you can just save it:

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fileName = Path.GetTempFileName();
File.WriteAllBytes(fileName, (byte[] res);

If you save the file name in your class, then handle the FormClosing event, you can delete the temporary file when you are done.