Serialize A Class To Xml

 

Serialization is the process of converting an object into a stream of bytes. In this article, I will show you how to serialize object to XML in C#. XML serialization converts the public fields and properties of an object into an XML stream. I have a C# class that I have inherited. I have successfully 'built' the object. But I need to serialize the object to XML. Is there an easy way to do it? It looks like the class has been set up for serialization, but I'm not sure how to get the XML representation. My class definition looks like this.

Jan 27, 2018  The best voice recognition software gives you the ability to streamline your workflow. In our increasingly busy world, this is a major reason it is gaining in popularity. Well-designed voice recognition software can help you dramatically increase productivity both at work and at home. Free speech to text software for windows.

-->

This example writes the object from a class to an XML file using the XmlSerializer class.

Example

Compiling the Code

C# Serialize Class To Xmlelement

The class being serialized must have a public constructor without parameters.

Robust Programming

The following conditions may cause an exception:

  • The class being serialized does not have a public, parameterless constructor.

  • The file exists and is read-only (IOException).

  • The path is too long (PathTooLongException).

  • The disk is full (IOException).

.NET Framework Security

This example creates a new file, if the file does not already exist. If an application needs to create a file, that application needs Create access for the folder. If the file already exists, the application needs only Write access, a lesser privilege. Where possible, it is more secure to create the file during deployment, and only grant Read access to a single file, rather than Create access for a folder.

See also

Class

Serialize Class To Xml Element C#

Active6 years, 4 months ago

I have the follow class and the list that holds it:

How do I serialize the Tracking to XML ?

I know I can use [Serializable] on the list and serialize it to file but I am not sure on how I define it to be saved as XML.

Serialize To Xml

GuapoGuapo
1,3268 gold badges26 silver badges54 bronze badges

2 Answers

If both of your classes were tagged with the [Serializable] attribute, then saving things to a file should be as simple as:

Update

Sorry, didn't realize you were asking about how to customize the output. That is what the [XmlAttribute] and [XmlElement] attributes are for:

Justin NiessnerJustin Niessner
216k31 gold badges371 silver badges504 bronze badges

You need a stream and a XmlSerializer object, here's an example:

Don't forget to handle errors your own way. And I'm also assuming you want to serialize all your class' properties.

SmurSmur

C# Serialize A Class To Xml File

2,0676 gold badges23 silver badges45 bronze badges

Serialize C# Class To Xml Online

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged c#xml-serialization or ask your own question.