Returns the data associated with the specified data format, using an automated conversion parameter to determine whether to convert the data to the format.
Syntax
Parameters
- format
- autoConvert
Returns
The data associated with the specified format, or null.
Remarks
If the autoConvert parameter is true and this method cannot find data in the specified format, it attempts to convert the data to the format. If the data cannot be converted to the specified format, or if the data was stored with the automatic conversion set to false, this method returns null.
If the autoConvert parameter is false, this method returns data in the specified format, or null if no data in this format can be found.
To determine whether data is associated with, or can be converted to, a format, call DataObject.GetDataPresent(Type) before calling DataObject.GetData(string, bool). Call DataObject.GetFormats(bool) for a list of valid formats for the data stored in this System.Windows.Forms.DataObject.
Data can be converted to another format if it was stored specifying that conversion is allowed, and if the requested format is compatible with the stored format. For example, data stored as Unicode can be converted to text.
Requirements
Assembly: System.Windows.Forms (in System.Windows.Forms.dll)
Assembly Versions: 1.0.5000.0, 2.0.0.0