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# PatternLayoutConverter Class

Abstract class that provides the formatting functionality that derived classes need.

For a list of all members of this type, see PatternLayoutConverter Members.

System.Object
log4net.Util.PatternConverter
log4net.Layout.Pattern.PatternLayoutConverter

[Visual Basic]
MustInherit Public Class PatternLayoutConverter
Inherits PatternConverter
[C#]
public abstract class PatternLayoutConverter : PatternConverter

#### Thread Safety

This type is not safe for multithreaded operations.

#### Remarks

Conversion specifiers in a conversion patterns are parsed to individual PatternConverters. Each of which is responsible for converting a logging event in a converter specific manner.

#### Requirements

Namespace: log4net.Layout.Pattern

Assembly: log4net (in log4net.dll)

#### See Also

PatternLayoutConverter Members | log4net.Layout.Pattern Namespace