title: How to convert char * to a System::string ^
body: <blockquote>
    <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br>
    <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/56561/what-is-the-best-way-to-convert-between-char-and-systemstring-in-c-cli">What is the best way to convert between char* and System::String in C++/CLI</a>  </p>
  </blockquote>
  
  
  
  <p>Hello,
  I have a  function in a c++ project using \clr something like:</p>
  
  <pre><code>int WINAPI dmtTest(char *pcertificate) 
  {    
      String^ sCertificate;    
      sCertificate = pcertificate; // how can I assign pcertificate to sCertificate?
      ....
  }
  </code></pre>