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Class EnumDataTypeAttribute

Custom attribute that, when added to a field, property or parameter, throws an ArgumentException if the target is assigned a value that is not a valid member of an enumeration.

Inheritance
EnumDataTypeAttribute
Namespace: PostSharp.Patterns.Contracts
Assembly: PostSharp.Patterns.Common.dll
Syntax
public sealed class EnumDataTypeAttribute : LocationContractAttribute, ILocationLevelAspect, IAspect
Remarks

Strings are matched against enumeration member names. Integers are matched against enumeration member values. Null values are accepted and do not throw an exception.

The error message is identified by EnumDataTypeErrorMessage.

The error message can use the additional argument {4} to refer to EnumType name.

Constructors

Name Description
EnumDataTypeAttribute(Type)

Initializes a new instance of the EnumDataTypeAttribute class.

Properties

Name Description
EnumType

Gets the enumeration type.

Methods

Name Description
GetErrorMessage()

Gets the unformatted error message as defined by the instance.

GetErrorMessageArguments()

Gets the values of the additional arguments for the error message associated with a particular instance of LocationContractAttribute. These arguments can be referenced from the error message string by {4}, {5}, and so on.