Asp.Net MVC3 - Linq not working in Razor Views

Question

I am not sure what went wrong but i could not able top use linq in razor view, but i can use linq in controllers.

for example, i cannot run this code

@foreach (char ch in "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz".ToCharArray().Where(ch=>ch!='a'))
{

}

or

@Html.EditorFor(e=>e.Id )

any solution for this?

Update: The problem was that, IDE shows red underline where linq is used. but runs without any problem.

getting method Where is not found and no suitable extension method is available. — Mahes
– Mahes, Commented Mar 6, 2012 at 18:49

Alex · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-06 18:53:03Z

3

Add the Linq namespace in your view:

@using System.Linq

The System.Linq namespace is in the System.Core assembly (in System.Core.dll)

answered Mar 6, 2012 at 18:07

Alex

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unable to import System.Linq - getting Type or Namespace Linq not available in System.

Just updated my answer - Add a reference, in your project, to the System.Core assembly and it should work...