EncodedData object
[CAPICOM is a 32-bit only component that is available for use in the following operating systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Instead, use the AsnEncodedData Class in the System.Security.Cryptography namespace.]
The EncodedData object represents a block of ASN.1 encoded data.
When to use
The EncodedData object is returned by several CAPICOM object properties. When returned, this object is used to perform the following tasks:
- Obtain a string representation of the encoded data.
- Obtain the decoder object, if it exists, that is associated with the encoded data.
- Determine the type of encoded data.
Members
The EncodedData object has these types of members:
Methods
The EncodedData object has these methods.
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| Decoder | Obtains a decoder object, if one exists. |
| Format | Returns a string representation of the encoded data. |
Properties
The EncodedData object has these properties.
| Property | Access type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Value |
Read-only |
Retrieves the encoded data. This is the default property. |
Remarks
The only supported type of encoded data is CertificatePolicies.
The EncodedData object cannot be created.
The following CAPICOM object properties return an EncodedData object:
- PublicKey.EncodedKey
- PublicKey.EncodedParameters
- Extension.EncodedData
- Policy.EncodedData
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| End of client support |
Windows Vista |
| End of server support |
Windows Server 2008 |
| Redistributable |
CAPICOM 2.0 or later on Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP |
| DLL |
|
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