Problem with ressource data

Question

I have a problem with my webbrowser project. Visual Studio is thinking, that my ressource File Form1.resx isn't existing. When I look at the project file explorer, I see my Form1.resx.

Form1.resx

Error:

Complete Source code of Form1.vb

Answer 1

Hi @Phi Star1 ,

This exception occurs when Visual Studio cannot locate the .resx resource file for your form, even though it's present in the project explorer.

Try the following steps.

1. Ensure Proper Naming Conventions:
   • Check that the .resx file for Form1 is correctly named as Form1.resx. The name should exactly match the class name and namespace of Form1.
   • Also, ensure that the .resx file is set to be embedded in the assembly. Right-click the .resx file in Solution Explorer, go to Properties, and confirm that the "Build Action" is set to "Embedded Resource."
2. ResourceManager Access:
   • Sometimes the issue is caused by the way the ResourceManager accesses the resource file. Verify that you're not using an incorrect namespace or that the resource manager is correctly configured.
3. Clean and Rebuild the Solution:
   • Often, clearing out old build files can resolve resource issues. Try cleaning the solution (Build > Clean Solution) and then rebuilding it (Build > Rebuild Solution).
4. Check the Project File (.csproj):
   • Open the .csproj file and check for any incorrect or missing entries related to the .resx file. Look for entries similar to:

<EmbeddedResource Include="Form1.resx">
  <DependentUpon>Form1.cs</DependentUpon>
</EmbeddedResource>

Best Regards.

Jiachen Li

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