PropVariantInit macro (propidl.h)

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02/22/2024

The PropVariantInit function initializes a PROPVARIANT structure.

Note This function is implemented as a macro, available by including the provided ole2.h header file. This function is not exported from any system-provided DLL.

Syntax

void PropVariantInit(
  [out]  pvar
);

Parameters

[out] pvar

Pointer to an uninitialized PROPVARIANT structure that is initialized.

Return value

None

Remarks

Initializes a PROPVARIANT structure, and sets its type to VT_EMPTY. PropVariantInit should not be used to clear a PROPVARIANT structure that contains data; for example, when it contains the result of a call to IPropertyStorage::ReadMultiple. Such a PROPVARIANT structure should be cleared using the PropVariantClear function.

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps \| UWP apps]
Minimum supported server	Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps \| UWP apps]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	propidl.h