What is the relevance of *.resx file in Windows Forms/controls ?

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Published on 2010-06-08T10:51:01Z Indexed on 2010/06/08 10:52 UTC
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I Understand about *.designer file grouped with a windows form/control file. But not sure what is the relevance and use of *.resx file attached.

Can i not create a form/control with this file attached to it?

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