Get list of C# Classes Names?

Question

I am implementing a syntax highlighter using C# windows forms, and would like to get a list of all names, I know that this should be done manually, adding keywords and names but i was wondering if there is a function in C# that could help me do this.

What are "_C# Classes Names_"? Can you provide an example, maybe with pseudo code to show what you need? — Tim Schmelter, Jun 06 '12 at 07:58
So you need to show the class' name in a syntax highlighter when the user enters the class' name?? What are you really trying to achieve? — Tim Schmelter, Jun 06 '12 at 08:02
_"I am implementing a syntax highlighter using C# windows forms"_ Why don't you write a Visual Studio extension? It's a lot easier than building your own syntax highlighter. — CodeCaster, Jun 06 '12 at 08:03
Can you explain "CodeCaster", i am trying to do something like this http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10892884/formating-c-sharp-code-in-text. — yahya kh, Jun 06 '12 at 08:05
I think a syntax highlighter is based on the syntax: so instead of hardcoding class names, you might just want to know when to expect one, and highlight accordingly? — Nanne, Jun 06 '12 at 08:06

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 08:05

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Use reflection.

Assembly.GetAssembly(typeof(MyClass)).GetTypes()

answered Jun 06 '12 at 08:05

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score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 06 '12 at 07:57

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You will have to use the reflection to get the names of classes in a dll.

// Using Reflection to get information from an Assembly:
System.Reflection.Assembly o = System.Reflection.Assembly.Load("mscorlib.dll");
var types = o.GetTypes();

answered Jun 06 '12 at 07:57

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Can you please give a simple example or a reference. – yahya kh Jun 06 '12 at 07:59
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let me google that for you http://stackoverflow.com/questions/79693/getting-all-types-in-a-namespace-via-reflection - see Aku's great answer, +1 it! – SpaceBison Jun 06 '12 at 08:01

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 09:53

  Assembly asm = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly();
  List<string> namespaceList = new List<string>();
  List<string> returnList = new List<string>();
  foreach (Type type in asm.GetTypes())
{
    if (type.Namespace == nameSpace)
        namespaceList.Add(type.Name);
}
    foreach (String className in namespaceList)
    returnList.Add(className);
    return returnList;

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 08:03

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You can get the list for all assemblies in C#.NET using reflection.

Example :

Assembly mscorlib = typeof(string).Assembly;
foreach (Type type in mscorlib.GetTypes())
{
    Console.WriteLine(type.FullName);
}

answered Jun 06 '12 at 08:03

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Get list of C# Classes Names?

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