Structs Sample

This sample presents the syntax and usage of structs. It also covers the important differences between classes and structs. See Objects, Classes and Structs (C# Programming Guide) for more information.

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To build and run the Structs samples within Visual Studio

  1. In Solution Explorer, right-click the Struct1 project and click Set as StartUp Project.

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

  3. Repeat the preceding steps for Struct2.

To build and run the Structs samples from the Command Line

  1. Use the Change Directory command to change to the Struct1 directory.

  2. Type the following:

    csc struct1.cs
    struct1
  3. Use the Change Directory command to change to the Struct2 directory.

  4. Type the following:

    csc struct2.cs
    struct2