C# Attributes On Fields

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Fox Diller picture Fox Diller · Oct 1, 2008 · Viewed 9.6k times · Source

How do I set an attribute on a field anywhere in my assembly, then reflect on those field attributes in my entire assembly and get/set the field values that the attribute is attached too?

Answer

aku picture aku · Oct 1, 2008

1) Create custom attribute targeted for fields
2) Add it to desired fields
3) Iterate through types defined in your assembly
4) For each type:
4a) iterate through it's fields
4b) if field has your custom attribute go to step 4c
4c) get or set values of field

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