My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsImage Method
Returns a Boolean indicating whether an image is stored on the Clipboard.
' Usage
Dim value As Boolean = My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsImage()
' Declaration
Public Function ContainsImage() As Boolean
Return Value
True if an image is stored on the Clipboard; otherwise False.
Exceptions
This method throws no exceptions.
Remarks
The method requires AllClipboard.
Tasks
The following table lists examples of tasks involving the My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsImage method.
| To | See |
|---|---|
Determine whether the Clipboard contains an image |
How to: Retrieve an Image from the Clipboard in Visual Basic |
Example
This example checks to see if there is an image on the Clipboard and, if so, gets the image and adds it to PictureBox1.
If My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsImage() Then
Dim grabpicture As System.Drawing.Image
grabpicture = My.Computer.Clipboard.GetImage()
PictureBox1.Image = grabpicture
End If
This example depends on the existence of a PictureBox named PictureBox1.
Requirements
Namespace: Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices
Class: ClipboardProxy (provides access to Clipboard)
Assembly: Visual Basic Runtime Library (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)
Availability by Project Type
| Project type | Available |
|---|---|
Windows Application |
Yes |
Class Library |
Yes |
Console Application |
Yes |
Windows Control Library |
Yes |
Web Control Library |
No |
Windows Service |
Yes |
Web Site |
No |
Permissions
No permissions are required.
See Also
Reference
My.Computer.Clipboard Object
My.Computer.Clipboard.GetImage Method
My.Computer.Clipboard.SetImage Method
System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.ContainsImage