DirectoryInfo Constructor
[ This article is for Windows Phone 8 developers. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation. ]
Initializes a new instance of the DirectoryInfo class.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
Public Sub New ( _
path As String _
)
public DirectoryInfo(
string path
)
Parameters
- path
Type: System..::.String
A string specifying the path on which to create the DirectoryInfo.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentNullException | path is nullNothingnullptra null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic). |
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the required permission. |
| ArgumentException | path contains invalid characters such as ", <, >, or |. |
| PathTooLongException | The specified path, file name, or both exceed the system-defined maximum length. For example, on Windows-based platforms, paths must be less than 248 characters, and file names must be less than 260 characters. The specified path, file name, or both are too long. |
Remarks
Version Notes
Windows Phone
This member has a SecurityCriticalAttribute attribute. This attribute restricts this member to internal use. Application code that uses this member throws a MethodAccessException.
Version Information
Windows Phone OS
Supported in: 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 7.0
Platforms
Windows Phone