ini file , create a key value pair where a key has multiple values
I am creating an ini file and realize that there are sections. Example given below. Each section contains key value pairs. If I want to assign multiple values to a key, how do I do that? Below is simple ini file I created. If I just want all of the names assigned to one variable like "P1", can I do that? I figure that
when I read the .ini file I can parse out each value if it is comma delimited, but I don't know if their is a format for such a construct of multiple values assigned to a key? For example should each value be seperated by a command and then entire string surrounded by curly braces?
ini file 1:
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Also I don't see a section on experts exchange for ini files, so I chose .NET instead.
P1="Smith"
P2="Jones"
P3="Baker"
proposed ini file:
P1={"Smith","Jones","Baker
when I read the .ini file I can parse out each value if it is comma delimited, but I don't know if their is a format for such a construct of multiple values assigned to a key? For example should each value be seperated by a command and then entire string surrounded by curly braces?
ini file 1:
[Parent]
Also I don't see a section on experts exchange for ini files, so I chose .NET instead.
P1="Smith"
P2="Jones"
P3="Baker"
proposed ini file:
P1={"Smith","Jones","Baker
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alternatively, abandon the INI configuration and try use JSON or XML instead? which could be more structured and easier to read out the values
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Have a look at https://www.emoreau.com/Entries/Articles/2003/05/Applications-Settings-in-VBNet.aspx. Check for "Method 1". The downloadable example has an example of sections.