ReadFromStream Method

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Description

Reads a specially-formatted stream and places the values into properties of this object.

Syntax

Visual Basic
Public Sub ReadFromStream( _ ByVal stream As String _ )

Parameters

stream: A stream that the WriteToStream method created.

Remarks

This method reads a stream, which contains the values of properties for this object. It provides a convenient way to store and retrieve the values and preserves as much future compatibility as possible.

This method should read any stream that the WriteToStream method created, even if an older version of this component created it. This method will fail to read a string that a newer version of this component created.

Note: You should retrieve the value for the stream from the Construction property of a FormDirector FormDefinitionFile object. When the Type property of that object is "BarcodeXpress", the Content property contains a string that you should send to this method.