Scott,
My point was: If you don't need the MemoryStream I would pass the byte array
as Balena suggests, however if I needed the MemoryStream then I would pass
the MemoryStream!
In other words pass the least specific object that the routine/class needs.
As passing the lowest common denominator is one way to avoid coupling.
For example, it may be "better" to pass a Stream as a parameter, rather
specifically a MemoryStream. As with a Stream you can pass a FileStream,
MemoryStream, NetworkStream or any other kind of Stream and the
routine/class is none the wiser, allowing the routine/class to be used in
many more cases.
Hope this helps
Jay
"SQLScott" <SQ******@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Actually, the idea to pass it as a byte array was Fransesco Balena's (you
should know who he is).
However, your idea was perfect Jay. That worked beautifully and is
exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Scott
"Jay B. Harlow [MVP - Outlook]" wrote:
Scott, Now in my sub I want to get the memorystream back out of the byte
array so i can read it.
A Byte array does not contain a MemoryStream, so you cannot "get the
memorystream back out of it" per se.
What you can do is create a new MemoryStream based on your byte array.
Something like: Dim bByte() As Byte
Dim ms As New MemoryStream(bByte)
If you need or want the original MemoryStream for some reason I would
pass that as a parameter instead of the byte array itself.
Hope this helps
Jay
"SQLScott" <SQ******@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B1**********************************@microsof t.com... For some reason I am drawing a blank on this, so I would be extremely
greatful if someone could help me out.
I am trying to get a MemoryStream out of a Byte array. How do I get
it back out?
I have a sub that calls a function:
Dim bByte() As Byte
bByte = ws.SQLGetUserDemographics()
Within that function I convert a memorystream to a byte array like
this:
xmlms = ms.ToArray
I then pass that byte array back to the calling sub:
return xmlms
Now in my sub I want to get the memorystream back out of the byte
array so i can read it.
I am drawing a complete blank. Can someone help me out?
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Thanks,
Scott
