XmlSerializer.Serialize Method (Object, XmlSerializationWriter)
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This API supports the .NET Framework infrastructure and is not intended to be used directly from your code.
Serializes the specified Object and writes the XML document to a file using the specified XmlSerializationWriter.
Namespace: System.Xml.Serialization
Assembly: System.Xml.Serialization (in System.Xml.Serialization.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Protected Overridable Sub Serialize ( _
o As Object, _
writer As XmlSerializationWriter _
)
protected virtual void Serialize(
Object o,
XmlSerializationWriter writer
)
Parameters
- o
Type: System.Object
The Object to serialize.
- writer
Type: System.Xml.Serialization.XmlSerializationWriter
The XmlSerializationWriter used to write the XML document.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| NotImplementedException | Any attempt is made to access the method when the method is not overridden in a descendant class. |
Remarks
Platform Notes
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Silverlight for Windows Phone
The XmlSerializer.Serialize method throws an InvalidOperationException if the XmlSerializer object is initialized with a type parameter that contains an array of objects of type XElement.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.