StreamReader Constructor (Stream)
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Initializes a new instance of the StreamReader class for the specified stream.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Sub New ( _
stream As Stream _
)
public StreamReader(
Stream stream
)
Parameters
- stream
Type: System.IO.Stream
The stream to be read.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentException | stream does not support reading. |
| ArgumentNullException | stream is nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
Remarks
This constructor initializes the encoding to UTF8Encoding, the BaseStream property using the stream parameter, and the internal buffer to the default size.
The StreamReader object calls Stream.Dispose() on the provided Stream object when StreamReader.Dispose is called.
.gif "Caution note") Caution: |
|---|
When you compile a set of characters with a particular cultural setting and retrieve those same characters with a different cultural setting, the characters might not be interpretable, and could cause an exception to be thrown. |
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.