Xml Serialization - Render list of objects directly under Root - Xml - Element

Question

The following model class serializes to

    [XmlRoot]
    public class A
    {
        [XmlAttribute]
        public string Period { get; set; }

        public List<C> B { get; set; }

    }

<?xml version=1.0>
<A Period="Today">
 <B>
    <C>
    </C>
    <C>
    </C>
  </B>
</A>

Now, I dont want that <B> (List of objects should directly be listed under XmlRoot)

The resulting XML should look like,

<A Period="Today">
  <C>
  </C>
  <C>
  </C>
</A>

Any ideas how ?

Answer 1

Set the list as an XML element. This will force the rendering of only its elements:

[XmlRoot]
public class A
{
    [XmlAttribute]
    public string Period { get; set; }

    [XmlElement("C")]
    public List<C> B { get; set; }

}