Dictionary.Add Method (VB6)

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Named Arguments

Yes

Syntax

dictionaryobject.Add key, item

dictionaryobject

Use: Required

Data Type: Dictionary object

A reference to a Dictionary object.

key

Use: Required

Data Type: String

A key value that's unique in the Dictionary object.

item

Use: Required

Data Type: Object

The item to be added to the dictionary.

Description

Adds a key and its associated item to the specified Dictionary object.

Rules at a Glance

• If the key isn't unique, runtime error 457, "This key is already associated with an element of this collection," is generated.

• item can be of any data type, including objects and other Dictionary objects.

Example

Set oDict = New Dictionary 
    iVal = 1  
    Set oTest = New clsTest
        With oTest
            .Age = 10
            .Phone = "0112 31234"
            .TestName = "Russell"
        End With
        
        oDict.Add CStr(iVal), oTest
    Set oTest = Nothing