ITaskItem.CloneCustomMetadata Method

Gets the collection of custom metadata.

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Namespace:  Microsoft.Build.Framework
Assembly:  Microsoft.Build.Framework (in Microsoft.Build.Framework.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Function CloneCustomMetadata As IDictionary
IDictionary CloneCustomMetadata()
IDictionary^ CloneCustomMetadata()
abstract CloneCustomMetadata : unit -> IDictionary
function CloneCustomMetadata() : IDictionary

Return Value

Type: System.Collections.IDictionary
The collection of custom metadata.

Remarks

  • Does not include built-in metadata.

  • This method should return a clone of the metadata.

  • Writing to this dictionary should not be reflected in the underlying item.

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See Also

Reference

ITaskItem Interface

Microsoft.Build.Framework Namespace