IMetaDataImport::GetNameFromToken Method

Gets the UTF-8 name of the object referenced by the specified metadata token. This method is obsolete.

Syntax

HRESULT GetNameFromToken (  
   [in] mdToken      tk,  
   [out] MDUTF8CSTR  *pszUtf8NamePtr  
);  

Parameters

tk
[in] The token representing the object to return the name for.

pszUtf8NamePtr
[out] A pointer to the UTF-8 object name in the heap.

Remarks

GetNameFromToken is obsolete. As an alternative, call a method to get the properties of the particular type of token required, such as GetFieldProps for a field or GetMethodProps for a method.

Requirements

Platforms: See System Requirements.

Header: Cor.h

Library: Included as a resource in MsCorEE.dll

.NET Framework Versions: 1.0

See also