C# Reflection: Is it possible to find an instance of an object at runtime?

Question

I\'m wondering if it\'s possible to use reflection to locate an object at runtime? This is more of an experiment than a practical requirement.

I\'ve used the .GetTyp

Answer 1

You can design a plugin framework for your application. Here's an example:

public interface IPlugin
{
void Load(Form mainForm); //Or you can have an interface for you main form that allows your plugin to work with your form.
}

then you can find your plugins when you load an assembly at run time.

foreach(var type in assembly.GetTypes())
{
if(typeof(IPlugin).IsAssignableFrom(type))
var plugin=(IPlugin)Activator.CreateInstance(type);
plugin.Load(_mainForm);
}

Updatd: BTW as far as I know the answer to your question is no