Visual Basic: dynamically create objects using a string as the name

Question

Is there a way to dynamically create an object using a string as the class name?

I\'ve been off VB for several years now, but to solve a problem in another language,

Answer 1

Take a look at the Activator.CreateInstance(Type) method.

If your input is the name of a class you should be able do this:

Dim obj As Object = Activator.CreateInstance(GetType("Name_Of_Your_Class")) 

You'll have to fiddle with the GetType call to make sure you give it enough information but for most cases just the name of the class should work.