Set default value in a DataContract?

Question

How can I set a default value to a DataMember for example for the one shown below:

I want to set ScanDevice=\"XeroxScan\" by default

    [DataMember]         


        

Answer 1

If you want it always to default to XeroxScan, why not do something simple like:

[DataMember(EmitDefaultValue = false)]
public string ScanDevice= "XeroxScan";