How to download files using VB.net to download data from XML or INI files?

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Is it possible to download data from XML files using VB.net at all?

If so would someone help me out or point me in the right direction.

-Explanation-
Well i had launchers/patchers made in VB.net download files from XML files which the data contains in. It reads the strings in the XML file and VB.net reads it and downloads files from the lines/strings.

I've opened up the programs via 'Reflector/RedGate' which can decompile the source and then check to see how it functions. Now most of it is just all difficult/complicated for me to work out.
But these are the functions that the patcher/launcher did have which i could understand clearly.

-How The launchers/patchers Function!-

# It checks to see if the webhost/domain is online.
# Checks if the files exists in the 'DIR'
# Reads the 'XML' file in the 'DIR'
# Some have HashChecks for the strings that the XML contains. It will check lines/strings for file which the 'Host/Domain' has uploaded.
# It downloads the files from each line/string that XML contains.
# It then shows the files size, bytes recieved, and the total of bytes download.
# When the download has started there is a progressbar that progresses from 0% - 100%
# Completes the strings in the XML file
# Replaces the files if already downloaded and downloads the files specified.

What I'm asking is a simple code that can do the XML function to help me out with my Project.

There isn't any important files or somewhat needed. It's a project that i'm stuck on and trying to code for a game for friends.

Thanks in advanced.

Posted 10-Mar-13 6:08am

Syngravez

Updated 10-Mar-13 9:08am

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[no name] 10-Mar-13 12:33pm

You might want to consider reading the FAQ on how to ask a question.

bbirajdar 10-Mar-13 12:35pm

I agree. I have posted a comment to his earlier question here ^

bbirajdar 10-Mar-13 12:36pm

"I wanted to know how download files using '.XML' on a host," .. Files cannot be downloaded using XML. Because XML is just a markup language which can contain data. It does not perform any function like the vb.net language..

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 13:08pm

It can be read from VB.net and XML that contains the data can be downloaded. It's in patchers for games. I have a program that can do what i'm trying to explain. But i can't understand it.

bbirajdar 10-Mar-13 12:37pm

"So basically it gets a list of files to download in an '.XML' and then downloads each one after another. Same goes for '.INI' if there is a way of doing that also.
" What does 'it' refer too ?

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 12:59pm

A loop maybe ? or read from each line of the .xml?

[no name] 10-Mar-13 13:07pm

You don't know? If you do not know what the "it" in your vague description refers to, how would you expect us to know? First thing is "download files using '.XML' on a host" makes no sense at all. XML is not a protocol that could be used to download files.

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 13:16pm

How would i make this clear then ? if my vague descriptions aren't clear enough ? Not to sound like ass or anything.

[no name] 10-Mar-13 13:24pm

It's pretty simple. Clearly describe what it is that you are trying to do. Post the code that you have written that demonstrate the problem that you are experiencing along with the error messages and stack traces, then ask a clearly defined question. It's all contained in the FAQ for how to ask a question. Do you honestly think that telling us that you are using XML to download files is clear? How can that be clear when you could not do that to begin with?

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 13:28pm

Alright, i'll clear everything up. Hopefully it would make it much clear for others to read and understand.

Thanks for heads-up and trying to help.

Zoltán Zörgő 10-Mar-13 13:59pm

We are waiting for your clarification. Until than some more questions:
- do you have any predefined (third party) xml, or you it's up to you how you define it's content?
- is there any special about those files to download, like: if you have the url (http://....) just pasting them in any browser will start downloading? It would be helpful to give us the url of one or two such files

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 14:15pm

All cleared up!
Hopefully understandable

Zoltán Zörgő 10-Mar-13 17:06pm

Partly. Still don't see any sample xml here. And still not sure what concrete help do you need. Before you repeat what you already wrote - I have read everything until now. But first of all, let us see the xml.

[no name] 10-Mar-13 14:12pm

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh okay.... now I get it.... "What I'm asking is a simple code", it would appear that you are on the wrong website. CodeProject is not a write-code-to-order website. You would need to find such a site and hire someone to write this project code for you.

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 14:17pm

Sorry for confusion, and well on here people give examples what people ask or need for their projects.
Was hoping if anyone had any similar function that they could give out or whatever.

[no name] 10-Mar-13 14:40pm

No you are completely wrong. People give out examples of code to fix problems others are having. People that work for free are, thankfully, few and far between.You are expected to at least try and do something yourself. "Teach me how to program" and "Write a program for me" type questions are not well received, well.... anywhere.

Syngravez 10-Mar-13 15:02pm

So i' m right in a way then not completely wrong , other people help others who are having problems.
Yet I'm asking if someone can help me with this problem. I know how to program, just not swell with different functions.

What you just said to me you can say about everyone else on here they are doing the same as i , some struggle and some help out.

If you aren't willing to help at all then don't bother with this and move on ,not to be nasty.

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Mehdi Gholam · Answer 1 · 2013-03-10T06:26:00

Solution 1

To read a XML file you can use a Dataset : http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/techfarmer/populating-a-dataset-from-an-xml-file-using-vbnet-4875[^]
To download a file read the following : http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/bfarley/simple-web-file-download-in-VB-Net/[^]

Posted 10-Mar-13 6:26am

Mehdi Gholam