Memory<T>.Pin Method

Definition

Namespace:

System

Assembly:

System.Runtime.dll

Source:

Memory.cs

Creates a handle for the Memory<T> object.

public:
 System::Buffers::MemoryHandle Pin();

public System.Buffers.MemoryHandle Pin ();

member this.Pin : unit -> System.Buffers.MemoryHandle

Public Function Pin () As MemoryHandle

Returns

MemoryHandle

A handle for the Memory<T> object.

Exceptions

ArgumentException

An instance with non-primitive (non-blittable) members cannot be pinned.

Remarks

The garbage collector will not move the memory until the returned MemoryHandle object is disposed. This enables you to retrieve and use the memory's address.

See also

• IsPrimitive