Attribute object
[CAPICOM is a 32-bit only component that is available for use in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Instead, use the CryptographicAttributeObject Class in the System.Security.Cryptography namespace.]
The Attribute object represents a single authenticated attribute.
When to use
The Attribute object is used to perform the following tasks:
- Set or retrieve the CAPICOM name of the attribute.
- Set or retrieve the value of the attribute, such as signing time, the name of the document signed, or a description of the document signed.
Members
The Attribute object has these types of members:
Properties
The Attribute object has these properties.
| Property | Access type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name |
Read/write |
Sets or retrieves the CAPICOM name of the attribute. This is the default property. |
| Value |
Read/write |
Sets or retrieves the value of the attribute. |
Remarks
The Attribute object can be created, and it is safe for scripting. The ProgID for the Attribute object is CAPICOM.Attribute.1.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| End of client support |
Windows Vista |
| End of server support |
Windows Server 2008 |
| Redistributable |
CAPICOM 2.0 or later on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP |
| DLL |
|
See also