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XML attributes cannot be selected from type 'type'

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An XML attribute has been referenced for an object that is not of type XElement or IEnumerable(Of XElement). For more information, see XML Attribute Axis Property.

' Generates an error.
Dim var = "sample text".@attr

Error ID: BC36808

To correct this error

  • Ensure that the object of which you are referencing an attribute is strongly typed as XElement or IEnumerable(Of XElement). Following is an example:

    Dim elem As XElement = <root attr="value"/>
Dim var = elem.@attr

See Also

Reference

XML Attribute Axis Property

Other Resources

XML Axis Properties

XML in Visual Basic