Instantiate class from class type

Question

What would be correct way to create new instance of the class from class type? The code below do not work, CreateInstance accepts only strings.

Type converter=null;    

converter = convertApiModelBase.Type;

return Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().CreateInstance(converter);

Answer 1

As explained in http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa329906%28v=vs.71%29.aspx

With the code you attached, use the The Type.FullName of the type to locate.

return Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().CreateInstance(converter.FullName);

Answer 2

Use Activator.CreateInstance:

return Activator.CreateInstance(convertApiModelBase.Type);