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  1. Oct 3rd, 2010, 08:37 AM #1
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Get text from text document stored on website

    Hey,

    How do I get text stored in a text document from a website?
    I know it is possible, just dont know how.

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    Jessee
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  2. Oct 3rd, 2010, 09:36 AM #2
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    Re: Get text from text document stored on website

    Create a WebClient and call DownloadString. You will then have a String object containing the text of the file, so you can then treat it like any other String.
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  3. Oct 3rd, 2010, 06:46 PM #3
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    Re: Get text from text document stored on website

    Ty

    So much easier than in VB6.
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