How to: Create New Exception Classes in Visual Basic
You can create your own application exception classes by inheriting them from the Exception class. Follow good coding practices by ending the class name of your exception with the word Exception, such as OutOfMoneyException or TooMuchRainException.
The following code example provides a basic implementation of an exception class.
Example
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Public Class YourProblemException
Inherits Exception
Public Sub New()
' Add other code for custom properties here.
End Sub
Public Sub New(ByVal message As String)
MyBase.New(message)
' Add other code for custom properties here.
End Sub
Public Sub New(ByVal message As String, ByVal inner As Exception)
MyBase.New(message, inner)
' Add other code for custom properties here.
End Sub
Public Sub New( _
ByVal info As System.Runtime.Serialization.SerializationInfo, _
ByVal context As System.Runtime.Serialization.StreamingContext)
MyBase.New(info, context)
' Insert code here for custom properties here.
End Sub
End Class
Compiling the Code
- Replace YourProblemException with the name of the exception class you want to create. Typically, exception class names end with "Exception". Add properties to convey additional information about the error that has occurred.
Security
Do not divulge information about the application or its data when handling an exception. This information could be used to attack your application.
See Also
Tasks
Troubleshooting Exception Handling
Concepts
Structured Exception Handling Overview for Visual Basic
Exception Handling for Visual Basic 6.0 Users