Catching SQL unique key exceptions in .NET

Question

I was wondering if anyone had a more elegant way to check for unique key exceptions from SQL in .NET other than parsing the error message? Right now I am calling the sproc

Answer 1

Parsing error message is bad idea. For example if you are using Ms SQL message can be localized (in different language) and you will not find word that you are looking for.

If you are using Ms SQL you should check Number property.