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

For users that are using VB.Net

Imports System.IO
Imports System.Reflection

Dim reader As StreamReader
Dim ass As Assembly = Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly()
Dim sFileName = "MyApplicationName.JavaScript.js" 
Dim reader = New StreamReader(ass.GetManifestResourceStream(sFileName))
Dim sScriptText = reader.ReadToEnd()
reader.Close()

where MyApplicationName is namespace of my application. It is not the assembly name. This name is define in project's properties (Application tab).

If you don't find correct resource name, you can use GetManifestResourceNames() function

Dim resourceName() As String = ass.GetManifestResourceNames()

or

Dim sName As String 
    = ass.GetManifestResourceNames()
        .Single(Function(x) x.EndsWith("JavaScript.js"))

or

Dim sNameList 
    = ass.GetManifestResourceNames()
        .Where(Function(x As String) x.EndsWith(".js"))