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Cross-Platform Core Libraries > DevExpress.Utils > FormatInfo > ShouldSerialize
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FormatInfo.ShouldSerialize Method

Tests whether the FormatInfo object should be persisted.

Namespace:DevExpress.Utils
Assembly:DevExpress.Data.v19.2.dll

Expanded Syntax

Return value

Type: Boolean
true if the object should be persisted; otherwise, false.

Expanded Remarks

The member supports the internal .NET infrastructure and you do not need to call it from your code.

Expanded See Also

FormatInfo Class
FormatInfo Members
DevExpress.Utils Namespace
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