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c#arrayswinformslistview

Is it possible to do a ListViewItem array?

Is it possible to declare a ListViewItem array? E.g.

ListViewItem[] arrayItems;

  • If it's possible, how can I populate the array?

  • Is it possible to have the array which is not fixed size?

Solution

  • It seems that you're looking for List<ListViewItem>, not for array (ListViewItem[]):

    List<ListViewItem> myItems = new List<ListViewItem>();

// Just add items when required; 
// have a look at Remove, RemoveAt, Clear as well
myItems.Add(new ListViewItem("Text 1"));

// When you want read/write the item do as if you have an array
ListViewItem myItem = myItems[0];

    You can use Linq to obtain items from existing ListView:

    myItems = listView1.Items
  .OfType<ListViewItem>()
  .ToList();

    or append existing list:

    List<ListViewItem> myItems = new List<ListViewItem>();
...
myItems.AddRange(listView1.Items.OfType<ListViewItem>());