Xml Serialization - Render list of objects directly under Root - Xml - Element

Question

The following model class serializes to

    [XmlRoot]
    public class A
    {
        [XmlAttribute]
        public string Period { get; set; }

        public List<C> B { get; set; }

    }

<?xml version=1.0>
<A Period="Today">
 <B>
    <C>
    </C>
    <C>
    </C>
  </B>
</A>

Now, I dont want that <B> (List of objects should directly be listed under XmlRoot)

The resulting XML should look like,

<A Period="Today">
  <C>
  </C>
  <C>
  </C>
</A>

Any ideas how ?

Andrei V · Accepted Answer · 2014-06-11 08:04:27Z

5

Set the list as an XML element. This will force the rendering of only its elements:

[XmlRoot]
public class A
{
    [XmlAttribute]
    public string Period { get; set; }

    [XmlElement("C")]
    public List<C> B { get; set; }

}

answered Jun 11, 2014 at 8:04

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now he who must not be named. Over a year ago

This still gives me C node under B node. I don't want B node at all.

Andrei V Over a year ago

@nowhewhomustnotbenamed., I read your question wrong the first time. Updated.

now he who must not be named. Over a year ago

Just curious: Can you tell me from where did you read or know this ? Any references to further dig in to this info please..

Andrei V Over a year ago

@nowhewhomustnotbenamed., I've recently had the same problem, that's why I remembered it. I've searched for question that solved the problem: stackoverflow.com/questions/2006482/…. Check out the attributes listed here: msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/…. It might come in handy next time. :)

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