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SymmetricAlgorithm Members

.NET Framework 2.0

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Represents the abstract base class from which all implementations of symmetric algorithms must inherit.

The following tables list the members exposed by the SymmetricAlgorithm type.

	Name	Description
	SymmetricAlgorithm	Initializes a new instance of the SymmetricAlgorithm class.

	Name	Description
	BlockSizeValue	Represents the block size, in bits, of the cryptographic operation.
	FeedbackSizeValue	Represents the feedback size, in bits, of the cryptographic operation.
	IVValue	Represents the initialization vector (IV) for the symmetric algorithm.
	KeySizeValue	Represents the size, in bits, of the secret key used by the symmetric algorithm.
	KeyValue	Represents the secret key for the symmetric algorithm.
	LegalBlockSizesValue	Specifies the block sizes that are supported by the symmetric algorithm.
	LegalKeySizesValue	Specifies the key sizes that are supported by the symmetric algorithm.
	ModeValue	Represents the cipher mode used in the symmetric algorithm.
	PaddingValue	Represents the padding mode used in the symmetric algorithm.

	Name	Description
	BlockSize	Gets or sets the block size, in bits, of the cryptographic operation.
	FeedbackSize	Gets or sets the feedback size, in bits, of the cryptographic operation.
	IV	Gets or sets the initialization vector (IV) for the symmetric algorithm.
	Key	Gets or sets the secret key for the symmetric algorithm.
	KeySize	Gets or sets the size, in bits, of the secret key used by the symmetric algorithm.
	LegalBlockSizes	Gets the block sizes that are supported by the symmetric algorithm.
	LegalKeySizes	Gets the key sizes that are supported by the symmetric algorithm.
	Mode	Gets or sets the mode for operation of the symmetric algorithm.
	Padding	Gets or sets the padding mode used in the symmetric algorithm.

(see also Protected Methods )

	Name	Description
	Clear	Releases all resources used by the SymmetricAlgorithm class.
	Create	Overloaded. Creates a cryptographic object used to perform the symmetric algorithm.
	CreateDecryptor	Overloaded. Creates a symmetric decryptor object.
	CreateEncryptor	Overloaded. Creates a symmetric encryptor object.
	Equals	Overloaded. Determines whether two Object instances are equal. (Inherited from Object.)
	GenerateIV	When overridden in a derived class, generates a random initialization vector (IV) to use for the algorithm.
	GenerateKey	When overridden in a derived class, generates a random key (Key) to use for the algorithm.
	GetHashCode	Serves as a hash function for a particular type. GetHashCode is suitable for use in hashing algorithms and data structures like a hash table. (Inherited from Object.)
	GetType	Gets the Type of the current instance. (Inherited from Object.)
	ReferenceEquals	Determines whether the specified Object instances are the same instance. (Inherited from Object.)
	ToString	Returns a String that represents the current Object. (Inherited from Object.)
	ValidKeySize	Determines whether the specified key size is valid for the current algorithm.

	Name	Description
	Dispose	Releases the unmanaged resources used by the SymmetricAlgorithm and optionally releases the managed resources.
	Finalize	Allows an Object to attempt to free resources and perform other cleanup operations before the Object is reclaimed by garbage collection. (Inherited from Object.)
	MemberwiseClone	Creates a shallow copy of the current Object. (Inherited from Object.)

	Name	Description
	System.IDisposable.Dispose	Releases the unmanaged resources used by the SymmetricAlgorithm and optionally releases the managed resources.

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