Overload List
| Overload | Description |
|---|---|
| FindFirstKey(DicomElement,DicomDirKeyType,Boolean) | Returns the first item in the Dicom Dir Data Set with the specified key element type. |
| FindFirstKey(DicomElement,String,Boolean) | Returns the first item in the Dicom Dir Data Set with the specified key element type. |
Example
Remarks
If the Data Set is evaluated as a tree structure, this method returns the first item on the same level as element with the same parent as element, that has key element type key.
Please note that the numbering of the items of interest in this first illustration is arbitrary and does not imply order.
| If the passed object points to: | The method returns an object pointing to: |
|---|---|
| Item 1 | The first sibling (same level, same parent) of Item 1 that has the key element type key, if such an item exists. If such an item does not exist, the method returns null. |
| Item 2 | The first sibling (same level, same parent) of Item 2 that has the key element type key, if such an item exists. If such an item does not exist, the method returns null. |
| Item 3 | The first sibling (same level, same parent) of Item 3 that has the key element type key, if such an item exists. If such an item does not exist, the method returns null. |
If the Data Set is evaluated as a list, this method returns the first item in the entire list that has key element type key. The search begins at the top of the list.
Please note that the numbering of the items in the following illustration does indicate the order of the items when the Data Set is evaluated as a list.
| If the passed object points to: | The method returns an object pointing to: |
|---|---|
| Item 1 | The first item in the list that has key element type key, if such an item exists. Searching begins at the top of the list. If an item with key element type key is not found, null is returned. |
| Item 14 | The first item in the list that has key element type key, if such an item exists. Searching begins at the top of the list. If an item with key element type key is not found, null is returned. |
| Item 22 | The first item in the list that has key element type key, if such an item exists. Searching begins at the top of the list. If an item with key element type key is not found, null is returned. |
The following methods will also help you find elements in the Data Set with a specific key element type:
Requirements
Target Platforms: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 family