How to read embedded resource text file

Question

How do I read an embedded resource (text file) using StreamReader and return it as a string? My current script uses a Windows form and textbox that allows the

Answer 1

I was annoyed that you had to always include the namespace and the folder in the string. I wanted to simplify the access to the embedded resources. This is why I wrote this little class. Feel free to use and improve!

Usage:

using(Stream stream = EmbeddedResources.ExecutingResources.GetStream("filename.txt"))
{
 //...
}

Class:

public class EmbeddedResources
{
    private static readonly Lazy _callingResources = new Lazy(() => new EmbeddedResources(Assembly.GetCallingAssembly()));

    private static readonly Lazy _entryResources = new Lazy(() => new EmbeddedResources(Assembly.GetEntryAssembly()));

    private static readonly Lazy _executingResources = new Lazy(() => new EmbeddedResources(Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly()));

    private readonly Assembly _assembly;

    private readonly string[] _resources;

    public EmbeddedResources(Assembly assembly)
    {
        _assembly = assembly;
        _resources = assembly.GetManifestResourceNames();
    }

    public static EmbeddedResources CallingResources => _callingResources.Value;

    public static EmbeddedResources EntryResources => _entryResources.Value;

    public static EmbeddedResources ExecutingResources => _executingResources.Value;

    public Stream GetStream(string resName) => _assembly.GetManifestResourceStream(_resources.Single(s => s.Contains(resName)));

}