Error when accessing resource file in method with parameter key

Question

I'm trying to access my global.resx file from a static method... this is what i have

public static string GetElementTextLabel(string attributeName)
{
        string retValue = string.Empty;
        try
        {
            retValue = (string) HttpContext.GetGlobalResourceObject("Global", attributeName) ?? "(value needed)";  

        }
        catch (NotImplementedException ex)
        {
            throw;
        }

        return retValue;
}

I get the following error: it's giving an error, saying "An object reference is required for the non-static field, method, or property 'System.Web.Mvc.Controller.HttpContext.get'

how can i use the parameter in my search for the resource value... if i remove the static then it works fine but now i need this method static

the error is telling you what the problem is.. are you familiar with the difference between Instance and static..? — MethodMan, Apr 21 '15 at 18:06

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 21 '15 at 18:06

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You could write it as an extension method:

public string GetElementTextLabel(this ExtObject obj, string attributeName)

Where obj is whatever instance of an object you find suitable.

answered Apr 21 '15 at 18:06

beautifulcoder

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so how would the code in the method look like then? not familiar with extensions – fifamaniac04 Apr 21 '15 at 18:09
The same. `obj` gives you the capability of using the object you are extending but you don't have to. Do a quick search on `c# extension methods` – beautifulcoder Apr 21 '15 at 18:41

Error when accessing resource file in method with parameter key

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