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Convert::ToDecimal Method (Object^)
.NET Framework (current version)
Converts the value of the specified object to an equivalent decimal number.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Parameters
- value
-
Type:
System::Object^
An object that implements the IConvertible interface, or null.
Return Value
Type: System::DecimalA decimal number that is equivalent to value, or 0 (zero) if value is null.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| FormatException | value is not in an appropriate format for a Decimal type. |
| InvalidCastException | |
| OverflowException | value represents a number that is less than Decimal::MinValue or greater than Decimal::MaxValue. |
The return value is the result of invoking the IConvertible::ToDecimal method of the underlying type of value.
Universal Windows Platform
Available since 8
.NET Framework
Available since 1.1
Portable Class Library
Supported in: portable .NET platforms
Silverlight
Available since 2.0
Windows Phone Silverlight
Available since 7.0
Windows Phone
Available since 8.1
Available since 8
.NET Framework
Available since 1.1
Portable Class Library
Supported in: portable .NET platforms
Silverlight
Available since 2.0
Windows Phone Silverlight
Available since 7.0
Windows Phone
Available since 8.1
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