please suggest the best method, for type casting

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Hi Dear Friends,
I am trying to cast object obj type, into one of data types like dataset, toolstriptextbox or toolstripcombobox. according to the type of obj. Can you please suggest how can I dynamically cast the obj in one of these types. what is the best thing in place of '?' so the obj is easily casted to the best suitable type.

C#

if (obj is DataSet || obj is ToolStripTextBox || obj is ToolStripComboBox )
                  {
                      ListOfControls.Add(obj);
                      serializablearray.Add(((?)obj).Name);
                  }

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Posted 28-Apr-10 22:02pm

J imran

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Christian Graus · Answer 1 · 2010-04-28T23:24:00

A dataset is not a control. Use strongly typed lists where ever possible. Use the as keyword to convert your objects so you can insert them as a strongly typed object. Your list is semi useless, those items don't even have a common base class, so they still need casting to do anythign with.

#realJSOP · Answer 2 · 2010-04-29T00:19:00

Solution 2

If you simply want to store the type name, just do this:

ListOfControls.Add(obj);
serializablearray.Add(obj.GetType().Name);

You can optionally use obj.GetType().FullName if you want to include the fully qualified namespace path.

Posted 29-Apr-10 0:19am

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