Create an instance of a class from a string

Question

Is there a way to create an instance of a class based on the fact I know the name of the class at runtime. Basically I would have the name of the class in a string.

Answer 1

I've used this method successfully:

System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().CreateInstance(string className)

You'll need to cast the returned object to your desired object type.