TypeConverter.CanConvertTo Method (ITypeDescriptorContext, Type)
.NET Framework 4
Returns whether this converter can convert the object to the specified type, using the specified context.
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
public virtual bool CanConvertTo( ITypeDescriptorContext context, Type destinationType )
Parameters
- context
- Type: System.ComponentModel.ITypeDescriptorContext
An ITypeDescriptorContext that provides a format context.
- destinationType
- Type: System.Type
A Type that represents the type you want to convert to.
Return Value
Type: System.Booleantrue if this converter can perform the conversion; otherwise, false.
Use the context parameter to extract additional information about the environment from which this converter is invoked. This parameter can be null, so always check it. Also, properties on the context object can return null.
If destinationType is a string, the default implementation of CanConvertTo always returns true.
Notes to Inheritors
Override this method to provide your own conversion requirements.
Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP SP2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2
The .NET Framework does not support all versions of every platform. For a list of the supported versions, see .NET Framework System Requirements.
