MemoryStream.Seek Method
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Sets the position within the current stream to the specified value.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Overrides Function Seek ( _
offset As Long, _
loc As SeekOrigin _
) As Long
public override long Seek(
long offset,
SeekOrigin loc
)
Parameters
- offset
Type: System.Int64
The new position within the stream. This is relative to the loc parameter, and can be positive or negative.
- loc
Type: System.IO.SeekOrigin
A value of type SeekOrigin, which acts as the seek reference point.
Return Value
Type: System.Int64
The new position within the stream, calculated by combining the initial reference point and the offset.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| IOException | Seeking is attempted before the beginning of the stream. |
| ArgumentOutOfRangeException | offset is greater than MaxValue. |
| ArgumentException | There is an invalid SeekOrigin. |
| ObjectDisposedException | The current stream instance is closed. |
Remarks
This method overrides Seek.
Seeking to any location beyond the length of the stream is supported.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.