# How to Ignore IDE0065 Error Message
## What is IDE0065?
**IDE0065**: "Using directives must be placed outside of a namespace declaration"
This is a code style warning about where `using` statements should be placed - inside or outside the namespace.
## Solutions Implemented ✅
### Solution 1: .editorconfig (Applied) ✅
Updated `.editorconfig` to completely disable IDE0065:
```ini
# IDE Rules - Suppress non-critical suggestions
dotnet_diagnostic.IDE0065.severity = none
```
**Severity Levels:**
- `none` = Completely disabled (doesn't appear anywhere)
- `silent` = Hidden in IDE, but may show in build
- `suggestion` = Shows as hint in IDE
- `warning` = Shows as warning
- `error` = Blocks build
### Solution 2: Project File (Applied) ✅
Added to `Emby.Naming.csproj`:
```xml
$(NoWarn);IDE0065
```
This ensures IDE0065 is completely suppressed during build.
## Additional Methods (If Needed)
### Method 3: Global Suppression File
Create a file `GlobalSuppressions.cs` in your project:
```csharp
//
// Copyright (c) PlaceholderCompany. All rights reserved.
//
using System.Diagnostics.CodeAnalysis;
[assembly: SuppressMessage("Style", "IDE0065:Misplaced using directive", Justification = "Project style preference")]
```
### Method 4: Suppress for All Configurations
If you want to suppress IDE0065 for **both Debug and Release**, add this to your `.csproj`:
```xml
$(NoWarn);IDE0065
```
### Method 5: Visual Studio Settings (Local Only)
If you only want to hide it in **your IDE** (doesn't affect builds):
1. Open Visual Studio
2. **Tools** → **Options**
3. **Text Editor** → **C#** → **Code Style** → **Formatting**
4. Under "Usings", set your preference
5. Or go to **Options** → **Environment** → **Task List** and filter warnings
**Note:** This only affects your local IDE, not team builds.
## Verify the Changes
### Check in Visual Studio:
1. Restart Visual Studio (or reload solution)
2. Build the project
3. IDE0065 should no longer appear in Error List
### Check in Command Line:
```powershell
# Clean and rebuild
dotnet clean Emby.Naming\Emby.Naming.csproj
dotnet build Emby.Naming\Emby.Naming.csproj
# IDE0065 should not appear in output
```
## What the Changes Mean
### For Your IDE:
- ✅ IDE0065 will **not show** in the Error List
- ✅ No underlines or suggestions in the code editor
- ✅ Quick Actions (Ctrl+.) won't offer to "fix" using placement
### For Builds:
- ✅ IDE0065 will **not appear** in build output
- ✅ CI/CD builds won't show this warning
- ✅ Build logs will be cleaner
### For Your Team:
- ✅ `.editorconfig` is checked into source control
- ✅ All developers will have the same suppression
- ✅ Consistent experience across the team
## Why Both Methods?
We applied **both** methods for maximum coverage:
1. **`.editorconfig`** → Suppresses in IDE and most build scenarios
2. **``** → Guarantees suppression during MSBuild/command-line builds
This ensures IDE0065 is completely eliminated everywhere!
## Other Common IDE Errors to Suppress
If you want to suppress other common warnings, add them to ``:
```xml
$(NoWarn);IDE0065;IDE0008;IDE0058;SA1309;SA1101
```
**Common Ones:**
- `IDE0008` = Use explicit type instead of 'var'
- `IDE0058` = Expression value is never used
- `IDE0065` = Using directive placement
- `SA1309` = Field names should not begin with underscore
- `SA1101` = Prefix local calls with 'this'
- `SA1200` = Using directives placement (StyleCop version)
## Testing
After making these changes:
```powershell
# 1. Clean everything
dotnet clean
# 2. Rebuild
dotnet build Emby.Naming\Emby.Naming.csproj
# 3. Check for IDE0065 in output (should be gone!)
```
Expected result: **No IDE0065 warnings** ✅
## Rollback (If Needed)
If you want to re-enable IDE0065 later:
### In .editorconfig:
```ini
dotnet_diagnostic.IDE0065.severity = suggestion
```
### In .csproj:
Remove `IDE0065` from the `` list.
## Summary
✅ **Both methods applied!**
- `.editorconfig` updated: `IDE0065.severity = none`
- `Emby.Naming.csproj` updated: `$(NoWarn);IDE0065`
**Result:** IDE0065 is now completely suppressed in:
- ✅ Visual Studio IDE
- ✅ Command-line builds
- ✅ MSBuild
- ✅ CI/CD pipelines
You should no longer see IDE0065 anywhere! 🎉