C#: execute a function stored in a string variable

Question

Is it possible to write a simple and fast function in C# that will execute arbitrary methods from a string? For example, if I set MyString="MessageBox.Show("Some Message")" and then call ExecuteString(MyString), a message box would pop up with "Some Message" in it.

(I've probably made some sort of error in the above code. I don't yet know C#; I'm trying to evaluate whether it would be appropriate for a specific project.)

Answer 1

You should be able to use this and wrap the code required to run a string into a function.

Essentially what you're doing is wrapping the small bit of C# code in a Program.Mainstyle function, referencing some assemblies for basic functionality (maybe including your own assembly) then run the compiled program in memory.

It's likely a bit of more overhead than you need to simply run one or two lines of code mind you.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304655