Compile resource into the final exe file
//csc /res:StringTable.resources Test.cs //File: Test.cs using System; using System.Windows.Forms; using System.Resources; using System.Reflection; public class Test { public static void Main(String[] a) { ResourceManager FormResources = new ResourceManager("StringTable", Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly()); string Message; Message = FormResources.GetString("Message"); MessageBox.Show(Message); } } //resgen StringTable.txt /* File:StringTable.txt #============= # String Table #============= Message = The button has been clicked. */