FileStream.SetLength Method
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Sets the length of this stream to the given value.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
<SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute> _
Public Overrides Sub SetLength ( _
value As Long _
)
[SecuritySafeCriticalAttribute]
public override void SetLength(
long value
)
Parameters
- value
Type: System.Int64
The new length of the stream.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| IOException | An I/O error has occurred. |
| NotSupportedException | The stream does not support both writing and seeking. |
| ArgumentOutOfRangeException | Attempted to set the value parameter to less than 0. |
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.