Are implicit operators and TypeConverters equivalent?

Question

It seems to me its very easy to implement an implicit operator versus a TypeConverter, so I\'m assuming they aren\'t equivalent because of the prevalence of TypeConverters in th

Answer 1

Just curious: TypeConverters can work with the visual studio designer, such that if you provide the right TypeConverter for a properties like Lists or Arrays you can set them via the designer. Do implicit operators also provide this service? If not, I suspect that answers your question: they're used in the framework so that controls using those items can work with the designer.