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ClipboardProxy.ContainsFileDropList Method

Definition

Returns a Boolean indicating whether the Clipboard contains a file drop list.

public:
 bool ContainsFileDropList();
public bool ContainsFileDropList ();
member this.ContainsFileDropList : unit -> bool
Public Function ContainsFileDropList () As Boolean

Returns

True if a file drop list is stored on the Clipboard; otherwise False.

Examples

This example determines if there is a file drop list on the Clipboard and adds the list to the ListBox.lstFiles if they exist.

If My.Computer.Clipboard.ContainsFileDropList Then
   Dim filelist = My.Computer.Clipboard.GetFileDropList()
   For Each filePath In filelist
       lstFiles.Items.Add(filePath)
   Next
End If

This code will create an exception if there is no ListBox named lstFiles.

Remarks

A file drop list is a collection of strings containing path information for files.

Availability by Project Type

Project type Available
Windows Application Yes
Class Library Yes
Console Application Yes
Windows Control Library Yes
Web Control Library No
Windows Service Yes
Web Site No

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