Array.Initialize Method

Definition

Namespace:
System
Assembly:
System.Runtime.dll
Assemblies:
mscorlib.dll, System.Runtime.dll
Assembly:
mscorlib.dll
Assembly:
netstandard.dll

Initializes every element of the value-type Array by calling the parameterless constructor of the value type.

public:
 void Initialize();
public void Initialize ();
member this.Initialize : unit -> unit
Public Sub Initialize ()

Remarks

This method is designed to help compilers support value-type arrays; most users do not need this method. It must not be used on reference-type arrays.

If the Array is not a value-type Array or if the value type does not have a parameterless constructor, the Array is not modified.

The value-type Array can have any lower bound and any number of dimensions.

This method is an O(n) operation, where n is Length.

Caution

You can use this method only on value types that have constructors; however, value types that are native to C# do not have constructors.

Applies to