IVideoV2Description Property

Returns a description of the device, such as manufacturer and model number. Any ASCII characters may be used.

Definition

Namespace: ASCOM.DeviceInterface
Assembly: ASCOM.DeviceInterfaces (in ASCOM.DeviceInterfaces.dll) Version: 7.1.3+4851.c5da65c2b

C#

string Description { get; }

VB

ReadOnly Property Description As String
	Get

C++

property String^ Description {
	String^ get ();
}

Property Value

String
The description.

Remarks

Must be implemented, must not throw a PropertyNotImplementedException.

The description length must be a maximum of 64 characters so that it can be used in FITS image headers, which are limited to 80 characters including the header name.

Exceptions

NotConnectedException	If the device is not connected
DriverException	An error occurred that is not described by one of the more specific ASCOM exceptions. Include sufficient detail in the message text to enable the issue to be accurately diagnosed by someone other than yourself.

Revision History

Date	Version	Description
IVideo	Platform 6.1	Member added.