Convert an array of byte into other types

[thanh_bkhn]

Hi all, I want to write a little function in VB.NET. It must convert an array of byte ( ex: data as Byte() ) into other types like Integer, Float, Double... I think the fastest way is copy memory like in C, but VB.NET does not support any such method. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

[thanh_bkhn]

Hi all, I just found the method to convert to Integer types like Int16, Int32, Int64 by Marshal class: Use the Copy method to copy the data in Byte() into an IntPtr pointer, after that copy the pointer into an integer variable by the ReadInt32 method. But the problem still exists: the Marshal class does not have any method to copy a pointer into a Single or Double variable. Anyone have suggestion?

[Dave Kreskowiak]

The .NET Framework has beaten you to this little project. Check out the BitConverter[^] class. RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome

[thanh_bkhn]

Thank you, The BitConverter class meets most of my needs, except the String type :)

[Dave Kreskowiak]

StringBuilder[^] class RageInTheMachine9532 "...a pungent, ghastly, stinky piece of cheese!" -- The Roaming Gnome