Microsoft SDK for Java

DataStream.canRead

Determines whether this stream supports reading.

Syntax

public boolean canRead()

Return Value

Returns true if the stream supports reading; otherwise, returns false.

Exceptions

IOException thrown if an I/O error occurs or if the stream does not support reading.

Remarks

This method implements the IByteStream.canRead method. The default method always returns true, but a subclass can override this method to provide the appropriate functionality.

See Also   read

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