How can I convert a session variable to a string array?

Question

I’m trying to store an array in a session variable then use it latter like this:

        Session["sessionVariable"] = searchString;

Now here I’m trying to store the session variable into a string variable.

        String[] sv = Session["sessionVariable"];

When I do I get his error.

Cannot explicitly convert type ‘Object’ to ‘String[]’, An explicit conversion exists, (are you mission a cast?)

I’ve tried various conversions but can’t find the correct one. Can you please help me to find the correct conversion? Thanks.

searchString is already a string array being passed into the method like this: — CloudyKooper
– CloudyKooper, Commented Oct 31, 2012 at 15:32

webdeveloper · Accepted Answer · 2012-10-31 07:32:41Z

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Try this:

Set:

Session["test"] = new string[] { "1", "2", "3" };

Get:

string[] array = Session["test"] as string[];

answered Oct 31, 2012 at 7:32

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