Any type in .NET implements the ToString() method, which returns a string representation of the object of that type. To return a meaningful string for a custom type, we often need to override the ToString() method.
ReSharper allows you to automate this routine with the Generate formatting members feature.
Tip
You can set up common code generation options on the Code Editing | Members Generation page of ReSharper options.
- In the editor, place the caret within a class.
- On the main menu, choose ReSharper | Edit | Generate Code, or press Alt+Insert.
- In the Generate pop-up menu, select Formatting members.
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In the
Generate dialog box that appears,
select fields and/or auto-properties to be wrapped with the
ToString() override.
- Click Finish to complete the wizard.
ReSharper will generate the override returning a format string with selected fields:
Note
You can also generate the override by choosing Overriding Members in the Generate menu, but in this case the override will return base.ToString().
