convertToSpecifiedUnits method
Changes the stored unit identifier to the specified type.
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Syntax
HRESULT retVal = object.convertToSpecifiedUnits(unitType);
Parameters
- unitType [in]
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Type: short
The unit type to switch to (for example, SVG_ANGLETYPE_DEG or SVG_LENGTHTYPE_MM).
Return value
Type: HRESULT
This method can return one of these values.
| Return code | Description |
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IE9 mode only. The requested operation is not supported. |
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IE9 mode only. An attempt is made to modify an object that cannot be changed. |
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
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An attempt is made to modify an object that cannot be changed. For versions earlier than Internet Explorer 10, DOM_NOT_SUPPORTED_ERR is returned. |
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The requested operation is not supported. For versions earlier than Internet Explorer 10, NO_MODIFICATION_ALLOWED_ERR is returned. |
Standards information
- Scalable Vector Graphics: Basic Data Types and Interfaces, Section 4.5.11
Remarks
The convertToSpecifiedUnits method preserves the same underlying stored value, but it resets the stored unit identifier to the specified unitType type. The unitType, valueInSpecifiedUnits, and valueAsString objects might be modified when you call this method.
See also