TypeConverter::CanConvertFrom Method (ITypeDescriptorContext, Type)
Returns whether this converter can convert an object of the given type to the type of this converter, using the specified context.
Assembly: System (in System.dll)
Parameters
- context
- Type: System.ComponentModel::ITypeDescriptorContext
An ITypeDescriptorContext that provides a format context.
- sourceType
- Type: System::Type
A Type that represents the type you want to convert from.
Return Value
Type: System::Booleantrue if this converter can perform the conversion; otherwise, false.
As implemented in this class, this method returns false, unless sourceType is an InstanceDescriptor.
Notes to InheritorsOverride this method to provide your own conversion requirements.
Use the context parameter to extract additional information about the environment from which this converter is invoked. This parameter can be nullptr, so always check it. Also, properties on the context object can return nullptr.
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.