Convert from String to Enum return not valid cast in WPF [duplicate]

Question

I trying to convert from WPF combobox selected value to enumurator it return not valid cast in the runtime otherwise the string and the enum name is matched my code is

Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates EM = (Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates)cmbemirate.SelectedValue

stackoverflow.com/questions/16100/… - So after defining the problem - we can see it is duplicated :) — ilansch
– ilansch, Commented Jan 20, 2014 at 12:31

Sean · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-20 12:29:55Z

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To convert a string to an enum you need to use Enum.Parse

Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates EM = (Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates)Enum.Parse(typeof(Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates), cmbemirate.SelectedValue);

answered Jan 20, 2014 at 12:29

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Matthew Watson Over a year ago

Need typeof(Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates) for the first parameter of Parse()

Sean Over a year ago

@MatthewWatson - thanks. I changed it just before your comment!

user1968030 · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-20 12:31:46Z

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Your question is not complete but the InvalidCastException occurs when an explicit cast is applied. But the type is not in the same path of the type hierarchy. The cast does not succeed.

Use:

Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates EM = (Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates)Enum.Parse(typeof(Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates), cmbemirate.SelectedValue);

answered Jan 20, 2014 at 12:31

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Girish Vadhel · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-20 12:36:07Z

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If you have int values with combobox then you can try:

Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates EM = (Siren.PfundMemberWebServices.Emirates)Convert.ToInt32(cmbemirate.SelectedValue)

answered Jan 20, 2014 at 12:36

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