Searching a List

Question

Hi All If have a List of data in a rich text box now I need to search the data to make sure none is repeated (radio system do not ask!) I have found the .Exists property the example uses integers: bool exists = list.Exists(element => element > 10); Console.WriteLine(exists); // Check for numbers less than 7 exists = list.Exists(element => element Console.WriteLine(exists); The issue is the data comes in as a string and I don't want to get caught up trying to split them up as integers yet. Glenn

Vulpes · Answer

This a good basic tutorial on LINQ queries: http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/286255/Using-LINQ-Queries We also have a large number of articles on this site about various aspects of LINQ: http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/tags/linq-tutorial

Glenn Patton · Answer

Hi That appears to do the required further testing is on going! Thanks for the links Vulpes!

Glenn Patton · Answer

Hi Thanks for that! Glenn

Glenn Patton · Answer

Hi Vulpes That appears to do the search now for the sticky bit removal! list.Distinct will show each item in list also can you recommend a good tutorial. Glenn

Vulpes · Answer

If 'list' is a List  then you can remove any duplicates from it using LINQ with this line: list = list.Distinct().ToList();