Type::GetTypeFromProgID Method (String)
Gets the type associated with the specified program identifier (ProgID), returning null if an error is encountered while loading the Type.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
[SecurityPermissionAttribute(SecurityAction::LinkDemand, Flags = SecurityPermissionFlag::UnmanagedCode)] public: static Type^ GetTypeFromProgID( String^ progID )
Parameters
- progID
- Type: System::String
The ProgID of the type to get.
Return Value
Type: System::TypeThe type associated with the specified ProgID, if progID is a valid entry in the registry and a type is associated with it; otherwise, nullptr.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | progID is nullptr. |
- SecurityPermission
for executing unmanaged code. Associated enumeration: SecurityPermissionFlag::UnmanagedCode
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