/ Published in: VB.NET
<p>Returns the description set in an enum value, or if no description is found it returns the name of the enum value. Use this without worrying about passing the enum type, you should only pass the enum value</p>
<p>Example</p>
<pre><code>Friend Enum Duration
<Description("Every 12 Months")> Year = 1
<Description("Every 6 Months")> Semester = 2
End Enum
GetEnumDescription(Duration.Year) returns "Every 12 Months"
</code></pre>
<p>Example</p>
<pre><code>Friend Enum Duration
<Description("Every 12 Months")> Year = 1
<Description("Every 6 Months")> Semester = 2
End Enum
GetEnumDescription(Duration.Year) returns "Every 12 Months"
</code></pre>