UriTypeConverter.ConvertTo Method (ITypeDescriptorContext, CultureInfo, Object, Type)
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Converts a given value object to the specified type, using the specified context and culture information.
Namespace: System
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Overrides Function ConvertTo ( _
context As ITypeDescriptorContext, _
culture As CultureInfo, _
value As Object, _
destinationType As Type _
) As Object
public override Object ConvertTo(
ITypeDescriptorContext context,
CultureInfo culture,
Object value,
Type destinationType
)
Parameters
- context
Type: System.ComponentModel.ITypeDescriptorContext
An ITypeDescriptorContext that provides a format context.
- culture
Type: System.Globalization.CultureInfo
A CultureInfo. If nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic) is passed, the current culture is assumed.
- value
Type: System.Object
The Object to convert.
- destinationType
Type: System.Type
The Type to convert the value parameter to.
Return Value
Type: System.Object
An Object that represents the converted value.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentNullException | The destinationType parameter is nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
| NotSupportedException | The conversion cannot be performed. |
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.