DataContext.GetTable<TEntity> Method

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Returns a collection of objects of a particular type, where the type is defined by the TEntity parameter.

Namespace:  System.Data.Linq
Assembly:  System.Data.Linq (in System.Data.Linq.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public Function GetTable(Of TEntity As Class) As Table(Of TEntity)
public Table<TEntity> GetTable<TEntity>()
where TEntity : class

Type Parameters

  • TEntity
    The type of the objects to be returned.

Return Value

Type: System.Data.Linq.Table<TEntity>
A collection of objects.

Remarks

This method is the main entry point for querying. When a strongly typed DataContext is created, new generated properties encapsulate calls to this method. For example, a Customers property is generated that returns GetTable<Customer>.

If there is no collection for a particular type, an exception is thrown.

For information about using a local database in your Windows Phone application, see Local Database Overview for Windows Phone.

Version Information

Silverlight for Windows Phone

Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1

Platforms

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