mscorlib 2.0.0.0 4.0.0.0 System.Object

The class is used by the Microsoft C++ compiler to denote method parameters and return values whose semantics follow the C++ rules for objects passed by value.

Compilers emit custom modifiers within metadata to change the way that the just-in-time (JIT) compiler handles values when the default behavior is not appropriate. When the JIT compiler encounters a custom modifier, it handles the value in the way that the modifier specifies. Compilers can apply custom modifiers to methods, parameters, and return values. The JIT compiler must respond to required modifiers but can ignore optional modifiers.

You can emit custom modifiers into metadata using one of the following techniques:

Using methods in the class such as , , , and .

Generating a Microsoft intermediate language (MSIL) instruction file that contains calls to modopt and modreq, and assembling the file with the MSIL Assembler (Ilasm.exe).

Using the unmanaged reflection API.

Indicates that a modified method argument should be interpreted as having object passed-by-value semantics. This modifier is applied to reference types. This class cannot be inherited.