ASP.Net C# helper, return an array

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Simple question: I need to return an array from a helper function:

@helper arrayBuilder(){
      string pages = System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.AppSettings["siteNav"];
      pages = pages.Replace(" ", string.Empty);
      string[] pagesTable = pages.Split(',');

   return pagesTable;
}

Why on earth isnt this possible?

rhughes · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-27 16:37:40Z

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This method shouldn't be a helper function. This should be in your controller and returned in your model. Helper functions are there for display only. A clue to this is because you are calling System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.AppSettings.

answered Mar 27, 2013 at 16:37

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user2194405 Over a year ago

Thanks, yes I suspected i was adding code in the wrong place.

nkvu · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-27 16:38:16Z

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Perhaps using @function syntax would help here?

@helper returns an item to render, e.g. some HTML, but I think that @function should allow you return a value

answered Mar 27, 2013 at 16:38

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