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Expression.Variable Method (Type, String)

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Creates a ParameterExpression node that can be used to identify a parameter or a variable in an expression tree.

Namespace:  System.Linq.Expressions
Assembly:  System.Core (in System.Core.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Shared Function Variable ( _
    type As Type, _
    name As String _
) As ParameterExpression

public static ParameterExpression Variable(
    Type type,
    string name
)

Parameters

  • type
    Type: System.Type
    The type of the parameter or variable.
  • name
    Type: System.String
    The name of the parameter or variable. This name is used for debugging or printing purpose only.

Return Value

Type: System.Linq.Expressions.ParameterExpression
A ParameterExpression node with the specified name and type.

Version Information

Silverlight

Supported in: 5, 4

Platforms

For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.