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# ExceptionLayout.Format Method

Gets the exception text from the logging event

[Visual Basic]
Overrides Public Sub Format( _
ByVal writer As TextWriter, _
ByVal loggingEvent As LoggingEvent _
) _
Implements ILayout.Format
[C#]
public override void Format(
TextWriter writer,
LoggingEvent loggingEvent
);

#### Parameters

writer
  The TextWriter to write the formatted event to
loggingEvent
  the event being logged

#### Implements

ILayout.Format

#### Remarks

Write the exception string to the TextWriter. The exception string is retrieved from GetExceptionString.

#### See Also

ExceptionLayout Class | log4net.Layout Namespace