Editing resource files without recompiling ASP.NET application

asp.net resources resx
deckerdev picture deckerdev · Apr 23, 2009 · Viewed 42.5k times · Source

I'd like to enable the resource files to be editable after deployment. I read this post which suggests that this is possible, but I can't seem to figure out what settings I need to change to enable this.

I have added the App_GlobalResources folder to my ASP.NET 3.5 "Web Application" and added a resource file to this folder. I assume that the Build Action for this file needs to be changed, but no matter what I change the Build Action to, I cannot achieve the above stated functionality.

The App_GlobalResources folder and the resource file are copied into the bin directory. Once deployed, any edits to the .resx file are not being displayed.

Any ideas?

Answer

Mike Cole picture Mike Cole · Oct 7, 2009

You can achieve this, and I just did it.

Select the resource file in your project. Change the Build Action to content. Make sure that the Copy to Output Directory setting is turned OFF. When you deploy your project, the App_GlobalResources directory and your .resx file will get copied to the root of your web site. You can modify the .resx file and your live site will recognize the changes.

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