Converting Binary Data to String [In Persian]

Question

I am working on a system that needs to read a binary file containing certain Persian names/stock instruments. I need to convert the binary data into string to be used in further processes. I have googled it and haven't really found a solution to my problem. Anyone here who has worked in such a scenario or knows how to tackle such a problem?

Here is the code that I am using to convert the bytes to string (simple as it maybe):

byte[] data = binaryReader.ReadBytes(amountOfData);
string symbolRead = Encoding.ASCII.GetString(data);

FYI, I have tried to change my system locale to Persian and that hasn't helped either. Although it does allow me to view already written text in Persian.

Hoping to find a solution.

Thanks.

Answer 1

Don't use ASCII for encoding. First try using Default after setting your locale; then try asking directly someone what encoding is most used for Persia, and use this one.

Answer 2

Determine what coding is used in your file and use the corresponding encoding instead of Encoding.ASCII.GetString(...). Possible values could be Encoding.UTF8.GetString(...) or Encoding.Default.GetString(...) to use your system encoding. See documentation of the Encoding class for other possibilities.