Re: enum ToString();

You can use attributes to add a description to enum members.  I just can't
recall which attribute.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion forum for developers using Windows Forms to build apps
> and controls [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> Girish Jain
> Sent: 08 July 2007 03:39 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [DOTNET-WINFORMS] enum ToString();
>
> Is an enum an object?
> An enum is a value type and not a reference type. Therefore, its not an
> object. Can be converted to object using boxing.
>
> Is there a way for me to override the ToString() method?
> I guess not.
>
> If not, what would be ways for me to provide a description for each
> enumerated value?
> Enumerated values are themselves descriptions for some integer sets of
> values. I believe you need to use set of **const** values for your
> purpose.
>
> I might be incorrect. If I am wrong, someone please correct!!
>
> -Girish Jain
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion forum for developers using Windows Forms to build apps
> and controls [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
> R. Rogers
> Sent: 27/08/2007 10:05 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [DOTNET-WINFORMS] enum ToString();
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have the following declarations:
>         enum UploadTypes { utRPlus, utRdf, ut3000Extra, utBridge,
> utDealing
> };
>         UploadTypes UserSelectedUploadType;
>
> Later on I have the following:
> UploadTypeCell.Value = UserSelectedUploadType.ToString();
>
> Questions:
> Is an enum an object?
> Is there a way for me to override the ToString() method?
> If not, what would be ways for me to provide a description for each
> enumerated value?
>
> Richard