How to lookup and invoke a .Net TypeConverter for a particular type?

Question

I would like to implement a general purpose runtime type conversion function that makes use .Net TypeConverters to do the conversion.

Does anyone know how to how t

Answer 1

In addition to Marc's answer, you might consider that ASP.NET's ViewState does a similar function to what you're asking to do. It tries to find the most efficient conversion.

It might be worth a look at this page and possibly this one too.