GetAbstract Method

Summary

Gets the Abstract Syntax for the specified Presentation Context of the DICOM Associate.

Syntax

C++

public string GetAbstract( 
   byte id 
)

Public Function GetAbstract( _ 
   ByVal id As Byte _ 
) As String

public: 
String^ GetAbstract(  
   byte id 
)

Parameters

id
Presentation Context ID of the Presentation Context whose Abstract Syntax is required. The ID provides information about both the class type of the data and the Transfer Syntax to use when transferring the data. It also identifies a specific Presentation Context within an Associate.

Return Value

The Abstract Syntax Name for the specified Presentation Context. For a list of possible values, refer to Abstract Syntax Values.

Remarks

The Abstract Syntax provides information about the class type of the data that will be transferred across the DICOM Associate connection. This method is valid only for DICOM Associates of type Associate Request.

To set the Abstract Syntax of a specific Presentation Context, call SetAbstract.

Example

For an example, refer to SendCEchoRequest.

Requirements

Target Platforms