Determines whether the specified string can be converted to the specified data type. This version of the overloaded method tests currency, double, and date values using the format used by the current culture.
Syntax
Parameters
- text
- type
Returns
true if the specified data string can be converted to the specified data type; otherwise, false.
Remarks
Use the BaseCompareValidator.CanConvert(string, ValidationDataType) method to determine whether the specified string can be converted to the specified data type. This method is commonly used to test whether a string can be converted to a compatible data type before performing an operation that depends on that data type.
This version of the method tests the value using the format used by the current culture. To test the value using a culture-neutral format, use the BaseCompareValidator.CanConvert(string, ValidationDataType, bool) overloaded version of this method.
Requirements
Assembly: System.Web (in System.Web.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0