TypeConverter.CanConvertTo Method (Type)
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Returns whether the type converter can convert an object to the specified type.
Namespace: System.ComponentModel
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Function CanConvertTo ( _
destinationType As Type _
) As Boolean
public bool CanConvertTo(
Type destinationType
)
Parameters
- destinationType
Type: System.Type
The type you want to convert to.
Return Value
Type: System.Boolean
true if this converter can perform the conversion; otherwise, false.
Remarks
Notes to Implementers
The base implementation calls the other signature (CanConvertTo(ITypeDescriptorContext, Type)) passing a null context.
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.