How to cast to a generic type using reflection? [duplicate]
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Convert variable to type only known at run-time?
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I can create a cast function generically like this:
public IEnumerable<T> Convert<IEnumerable<T>>(object input) {
return (IEnumerable<T>) input; // this works
}
But say, I don't have T, but I have Type. How do I get this to work?:
// object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)
public object Convert(object input, Type type) {
return IEnumerable<Type> input; // this does not work
}
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Casting generic type instances created using Reflection
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I can create a cast function generically like this:
public IEnumerable<T> Convert<IEnumerable<T>>(object input) {
return (IEnumerable<T>) input; // this works
}
But say, I don't have T, but I have Type. How do I get this to work?:
// object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)
public object Convert(object input, Type type) {
return IEnumerable<Type> input; // this does not work
}
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Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the wordenuminto the title might be of use? egHow to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?
– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14
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Convert variable to type only known at run-time?
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Casting generic type instances created using Reflection
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I can create a cast function generically like this:
public IEnumerable<T> Convert<IEnumerable<T>>(object input) {
return (IEnumerable<T>) input; // this works
}
But say, I don't have T, but I have Type. How do I get this to work?:
// object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)
public object Convert(object input, Type type) {
return IEnumerable<Type> input; // this does not work
}
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asked Nov 23 at 2:36
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Convert variable to type only known at run-time?
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Casting generic type instances created using Reflection
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I can create a cast function generically like this:
public IEnumerable<T> Convert<IEnumerable<T>>(object input) {
return (IEnumerable<T>) input; // this works
}
But say, I don't have T, but I have Type. How do I get this to work?:
// object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)
public object Convert(object input, Type type) {
return IEnumerable<Type> input; // this does not work
}
This question already has an answer here:
Convert variable to type only known at run-time?
2 answers
Casting generic type instances created using Reflection
1 answer
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Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the wordenuminto the title might be of use? egHow to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?
– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14
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Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the wordenuminto the title might be of use? egHow to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?
– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14
Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the word
enum into the title might be of use? eg How to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the word
enum into the title might be of use? eg How to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14
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Casting is a compile-time operation; reflection is for run-time analysis. It's really not clear what you're trying to do or why. Can you explain more?
– Eric Lippert
Nov 23 at 2:48
ok, i see - i wonder if adding the word
enuminto the title might be of use? egHow to cast to a generic enum type using reflection?– JohnB
Nov 23 at 2:49
"object is a List<int>, Type is typeof(int)" ??? What exactly do you expect to happen in converting a List to an int other than an error?
– TnTinMn
Nov 23 at 4:12
Well, if implemented correctly, I expect it not to error:). Sorry, I'm trying to write pseudo code here
– pixelbits
Nov 23 at 4:14