How to create a Generic list .NET input

[channel_72]

I am trying to create a valid input sequence that is a generic list of bytes.  As a system.collections.generic.list constructor does not exist in labview I am looking for ways to create this input.  As it is an input sequece of bytes I need it to be a control. Can any one assist.

[smercurio_fc]

You'll need to provide more information as to exactly what you're trying to use this for, since from the little you've posted I can't see why a simple array of U8 integers won't do what you need.

[channel_72]

 Apologies for the lack of detail this is my first time working with .net though labview. 

A simple array of U8 integers results in an broken wire.  The input type is listed as a .NET refnum. 

I have tried the following two workarounds with no success:

1. Using type cast with the appropriate .net refnum-> Labview is happy, in that I dont get an unbroken wire, however the .net engine throws an exception

2. Using the "to .net obj":  from the .net pallet to turn the array of bytes into a .net object. 

 

Message Edited by channel_72 on 11-10-2009 10:27 AM

[smercurio_fc]

So is "UserInterface" a class from a private assembly? Is "inputStream" supposed to be of a System.Collections.Generic.List type? If so, you cannot directly create that class in LabVIEW, but you can do it using reflection. See here for an example.

[smercurio_fc]

I couldn't dig this up at the time of my response, but there's also an example of using reflection that I had posted a while ago here.