integer ->System.Unit32

[Boni]

Dear all,
how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call external
function)
Thanks,
Boni

[Bob Powell [MVP]]

Convert.ToUint32

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"Boni" <oilia@nospam> wrote in message
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Dear all,
how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call
external function)
Thanks,
Boni

[_AnonCoward]

"Boni" <oilia@nospam> wrote in message
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: Dear all,
: how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call
: external function)
: Thanks,
: Boni
I assume by 'external function' you mean a function in a .DLL that isn't
part of dot net (e.g.: a windows API call or similar) in which case, the
function is expecting an unsigned 32 bit integer as a parameter and / or
returns the same. Correct?
This isn't my strong suit but I believe you can simply specify an
integer (System.Int32) and use it whereever the funtion specifies. The
external function shouldn't care if vb considers the value signed or
not- only that it has the correct number of bits. The problem in vb is
it doesn't support using unsigned integer values. It only supports
signed integers (System.Int32).
If you need to assign the value of the integer to some value greater
than 2147483647 (the positive upper limit of an Int32 value) before
passing to the function, you can use hex notation. For example, if you
need to supply the value 3000000000, you could use the notation
&HB2D05E00. Beyond that however, you are limited to treating the value
as signed.
I guess what I'm saying is, I believe you can pass Int32 values in and
out of external functions that expect unsigned 32 bit integers without
issue, but you cannot manipulate them in your code as such - your system
will always see them as being signed. (Note, C# does support unsigned
integers and may be more suited for your purposes in this instance).
Ralf

[Dragon]

Hi Boni,

Use Convert.ToUInt32().

Roman
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Dear all,
how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call external function)
Thanks,
Boni

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

"Boni" <oilia@nospam> schrieb:

how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call
external function)

In VB.NET 2002/2003 you can use 'Convert.UInt32'. VB 2005 natively supports
unsigned numeric types.

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[David Anton]

VB.NET 2005 fully supports unsigned integer types. If you need it in
production before 2005 is released then use _AnonCoward's suggestion.
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"Boni" wrote:

Dear all,
how do I convert a .NET integer into System.Uint32 (needed to call external
function)
Thanks,
Boni