Structs Sample

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

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To build and run the Structs samples within Visual Studio

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

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

3. Repeat the previous steps for Struct2.

To build and run the Structs samples from a command prompt

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
   

See Also

Tasks

How to: Know the Difference Between Passing a Struct and Passing a Class Reference to a Method (C# Programming Guide)

Concepts

Visual C# Samples

C# Programming Guide

Reference

struct (C# Reference)