WeakReference.Target Property
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Gets or sets the object (the target) referenced by the current WeakReference object.
Namespace: System
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
'Declaration
Public Overridable Property Target As Object
public virtual Object Target { get; set; }
Property Value
Type: System.Object
nulla null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic) if the object referenced by the current WeakReference object has been garbage collected; otherwise, a reference to the object referenced by the current WeakReference object.
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| InvalidOperationException | The reference to the target object is invalid. This exception can be thrown while setting this property if the value is a null reference or if the object has been finalized during the set operation. |
Remarks
After setting this property to the target object, make sure that there are no other strong references to the object; otherwise, it will not be collected. The object should also be set to null.
Version Information
Silverlight
Supported in: 5, 4, 3
Silverlight for Windows Phone
Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0
XNA Framework
Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0
Platforms
For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.