.NET Framework Class Library
BinaryReader.Read7BitEncodedInt Method
Reads in a 32-bit integer in compressed format.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
Visual Basic
Protected Friend Function Read7BitEncodedInt As Integer
C#
protected internal int Read7BitEncodedInt()
Visual C++
protected public: int Read7BitEncodedInt()
F#
member Read7BitEncodedInt : unit -> int
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| EndOfStreamException |
The end of the stream is reached. |
| ObjectDisposedException |
The stream is closed. |
| IOException |
An I/O error occurs. |
| FormatException |
The stream is corrupted. |
Remarks
BinaryReader does not restore the file position after an unsuccessful read.
If the integer will fit in seven bits, the integer takes only one byte of space. The integer is expected to have been written through BinaryWriter.Write7BitEncodedInt.
For a list of common I/O tasks, see Common I/O Tasks.
Version Information
.NET Framework
Supported in: 4, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, 1.1, 1.0.NET Framework Client Profile
Supported in: 4, 3.5 SP1Portable Class Library
Supported in: Portable Class LibraryPlatforms
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.
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