GetDataObject Method


GetDataObject Method

Location

My.Computer.Clipboard.GetDataObject

Syntax

     Dim result As System.Windows.Forms.IDataObject = _        My.Computer.Clipboard.GetDataObject(  ) 

Description

The GetDataObject method returns an object that supports the interface System.Windows.Forms.IDataObject using data from the system clipboard. The IDataObject interface allows a single object to store the same data in multiple formats. For instance, a single data object could store the same data in plain text, Rich Text Format, and HTML.

Usage at a Glance

  • This method is only valid in non-server applications.

  • Security restrictions in place for the active user may limit access to the system clipboard.

Example

The following code displays the data formats current stored on the system clipboard.

     Dim clipboardFormats As System.Windows.Forms.IDataObject     Dim formatNames(  ) As String     clipboardFormats = My.Computer.Clipboard.GetDataObject(  )     formatNames = clipboardFormats.GetFormats(True)     MsgBox(Join(formatNames, vbCrLf)) 

Related Framework Entries

  • Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices.ClipboardProxy.GetDataObject Method

  • System.Windows.Forms.Clipboard.GetDataObject Method

  • System.Windows.Forms.DataObject Class

  • System.Windows.Forms.IDataObject Interface

See Also

Clipboard Object, GetAudioStream Method, GetData Method, GetFileDropList Method, GetImage Method, GetText Method, SetDataObject Method




Visual Basic 2005(c) In a Nutshell
Visual Basic 2005 in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (OReilly))
ISBN: 059610152X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2004
Pages: 712

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