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Determines whether the data object is capable of rendering the data as specified. Objects attempting a paste or drop operation can call this method before calling IDataObject::GetData to get an indication of whether the operation may be successful.
Syntax
HRESULT QueryGetData(
[in] FORMATETC *pformatetc
);
Parameters
[in] pformatetc
A pointer to the FORMATETC structure defining the format, medium, and target device to use for the query.
Return value
This method returns S_OK on success. Other possible values include the following
| Return code | Description |
|---|---|
|
Invalid value for lindex; currently, only -1 is supported. |
|
Invalid value for pformatetc. |
|
The tymed value is not valid. |
|
The dwAspect value is not valid. |
|
The object application is not running. |
|
An unexpected error has occurred. |
|
The dwDirection value is not valid. |
|
There is insufficient memory available for this operation. |
Remarks
The client of a data object calls QueryGetData to determine whether passing the specified FORMATETC structure to a subsequent call to IDataObject::GetData is likely to be successful. A successful return from this method does not necessarily ensure the success of the subsequent paste or drop operation.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | objidl.h |