ISnapinAbout

[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]

The ISnapinAbout interface enables the console to get copyright and version information from the snap-in. The console also uses this interface to obtain images for the static folder from the snap-in.

When to Implement

You implement this interface any time you want to include in your snap-in information that is typically found in an About property page. Default static folder images and icons are used for display if the interface is not implemented. In addition, a separate coclass should be provided for better efficiency.

When to Use

This interface is used by the snap-in manager in Microsoft Management Console.

Methods in Vtable Order

IUnknown Methods Description
QueryInterface Returns pointers to supported interfaces.
AddRef Increments reference count.
Release Decrements reference count.

ISnapinAbout Methods Description
GetSnapinDescription To obtain snap-in description box text.
GetProvider To obtain the name of the snap-in provider.
GetSnapinVersion To obtain the version number of the snap-in.
GetSnapinImage To obtain the main icon for the About box.
GetStaticFolderImage To obtain static folder images for both panes, scope and result.