C# namespaces in web.config

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Coming from a VB background and being forced to learn C# I have hit the first hurdle.

In VB i could put all the namespaces I wanted available across the entire app in the web.config file and it would be available in each code behind file without me having to add import statements.

<namespaces>
<clear/>
<add namespace="System"/>
<add namespace="System.Collections"/>
<add namespace="System.Collections.Generic"/>

It seems Visual Studio can't do this with C# and I have to add using statements all over the place.

Please tell me I'm missing something obvious and there is a way to get this done.

Forced huh? You'll look back at this moment in the future with fond regard. — John Sheehan
– John Sheehan, Commented Jan 13, 2009 at 7:30
I hope so. Right now I'm about to throw something through a window :) — William Hurst
– William Hurst, Commented Jan 13, 2009 at 7:40

John Sheehan · Accepted Answer · 2009-01-13 07:24:41Z

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For C#, the namespaces entered in the web.config will be recognized in .aspx files, but not codebehind. I don't think it will take you long to adjust (Ctrl-. will let you quickly add a namespace when you type a class name that doesn't have the namespace referenced).

answered Jan 13, 2009 at 7:24

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TcKs · Accepted Answer · 2009-01-13 09:45:41Z

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This ability is only for VB.NET, the C# project does not support it :/. But, you can create a template for new source code file ( C# Wizard Templates in Visual Studio .NET , How To: Edit Visual Studio Templates ) and change default namespaces as you wish.

answered Jan 13, 2009 at 9:45

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