How can I retrieve an embedded xml resource?

Question

I added an XML file as an embedded resource in my class library by using the accessing the project properties in Visual Studio and then Resources | Add Resource | Add Existing File...

I've tried to access the file using the following code, but I keep getting a null reference returned. Anyone have any ideas?

var path = Server.MapPath("~/bin/MyAssembly.dll");
var assembly = Assembly.LoadFile(path);
var stream = assembly.GetManifestResourceStream("MyNamespace.filename.xml");

Answer 1

The MSDN page for GetManifestResourceStream makes this note:

This method returns a null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic) if a private resource in another assembly is accessed and the caller does not have ReflectionPermission with the ReflectionPermissionFlag.MemberAccess flag.

Have you marked the resource as "public" in your assembly?

Answer 2

I find it much easier to use the "Resources" tab of the project's properties dialog in Visual Studio. Then you have a generated strongly typed reference to your resource through:

Properties.Resources.Filename