Explicit Interface Implementation Sample

This sample demonstrates how to explicitly implement interface members and how to access those members from interface instances. For background information, see Interfaces (C# Programming Guide).

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To build and run the Explicit Interface Implementation samples within Visual Studio

  1. In Solution Explorer, right-click the ExplicitInterface1 project and click Set as StartUp Project.

  2. On the Debug menu, click Start Without Debugging.

  3. Repeat the preceding steps for ExplicitInterface2.

To build and run the Explicit Interface Implementation samples from the Command Line

  1. Use the Change Directory command to change to the ExplicitInterface1 directory.

  2. Type the following:

    csc explicit1.cs
    explicit1
  3. Use the Change Directory command to change to the ExplicitInterface2 directory.

  4. Type the following:

    csc explicit2.cs
    explicit2