Cannot find DataContractJsonSerializer from an Asp.Net Mvc application

Question

I can't get access to the DataContractJsonSerializer method from System.Runtime.Serialization.Json

If I do:

using System.Runtime.Serialization.Json;

I get an error...

How can I access this in my Asp.Net Mvc app so I can use the DataContractJsonSerializer method

Lowis

Answer 1

Make sure you've referenced the DLL where this type lives: System.ServiceModel.Web.dll

Crumpton

I did that and it still can't find it: screencast.com/t/IOEUsdN1E any other suggestion? – Lark

@Carlo, "The MSDN docs for .NET 3.5 incorrectly state that DataContractJsonSerializer lives in System.Runtime.Serialization.dll. This is true in .NET 4, but in 3.5 it's found in System.ServiceModel.Web.dll." - Ref: Comment by LukeH - URL – Barmecide

Answer 2

Right Click in Project, Add Reference...

Search for System.Runtime.Serialization

Click Ok/Add

Cripps