| Err Object |
Description
The Err object contains properties and methods that allow you to obtain information about a single runtime error in a Visual Basic program. It also allows you to generate errors and to reset the error object. Because the Err object is an intrinsic object (which means that it's part of every VB project you create) with global scope, you don't need to create an instance of it within your code.
When an error is generated in your application—whether it's handled or not—the properties of the Err object are assigned values you can then access to gain information about the error that occurred. You can even generate your own errors explicitly using the Err.Raise method. You can also define your own errors to unify the error-handling process.
When your program reaches an Exit Function, Exit Sub, Exit Property, Resume, or On Error statement, the Err object is cleared and its properties reinitialized. This can also be achieved explicitly using the Err.Clear method.
Properties
| Property Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Description | The string associated with the given error number. |
| HelpContext | A context ID within a VB Help file. |
| HelpFile | The path to a VB Help file. |
| LastDLLError | The last error code generated by a DLL; available only on 32-bit Windows systems. |
| Number | A long integer used to describe an error (i.e., an error code). |
| Source | Either the name of the current project or the class name of the application that generated the error. |
Methods
| Method Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Clear | Resets all ... |
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