/// <summary>
/// Writes the contents of an array to the buffer. More efficient with
/// large arrays.
/// </summary>
/// <typeparam name="T">The type of element to write.</typeparam>
/// <param name="array">The values to write.</param>
public unsafe void Write <T>(T[] array) where T : unmanaged
{
var length = UnsafeUtils.LengthInBytes(array);
if (length > 0)
{
var handle = GCHandle.Alloc(array, GCHandleType.Pinned);
try
{
// ensure there is enough space for the new content
if (BytesRemaining < length)
{
GrowBuffer(length);
}
// start from where we last finished writting
var src = handle.AddrOfPinnedObject();
// copy the memory using an optimal method
Buffer.MemoryCopy(src.ToPointer(), m_ptr.ToPointer(), BytesRemaining, length);
m_ptr += length;
}
finally
{
// always free the handle, even if an exception occurs
handle.Free();
}
}
}
