How to use a string variable as a command

Asked Oct 15 '15 at 13:02

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I want to use a string that I get from other methods as a command.I get setting name form the method call, and it is different everytime.

Example:

var SettingValue = string.Format("appPool.{0}", settingName);

Is it possible to use that string to do the following:

var what = appPool.Recycling.PeriodicRestart.Time;

edited Oct 15 '15 at 13:03

Sayse

asked Oct 15 '15 at 13:02

hMp

If I understand you correctly, then you are going to need `Reflection` – kevintjuh93 Oct 15 '15 at 13:05
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This answer was most helpful IMHO: http://stackoverflow.com/a/13321964/993547. – Patrick Hofman Oct 15 '15 at 13:05
It's possible, though not simple, using reflection. Especially if you want to be able to chain multiple functions. It's even more complex if you want to retrieve the return value in a useful manner. – Bradley Uffner Oct 15 '15 at 13:05
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Also related: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1196991/get-property-value-from-string-using-reflection-in-c-sharp?rq=1 – Jamiec Oct 15 '15 at 13:05
thanx guys, seems like reflection is the way to go. – hMp Oct 16 '15 at 12:10

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