How do I convert a c++ string to a .NET String^ ?

Question

I've been trying to figure out how to convert a string to a String in Visual Studio 2005 with no luck.

Here is the relevant code:

#include <string>
using namespace std;
#using <System.dll>
using namespace System;

string test = "a test string";

So I'm trying to convert test into a String^ to use inside other .NET classes, can anyone help me with this?

Answer 1

String^ str = gcnew String(test)

Answer 2

should it not be String^ str = gcnew String(test.c_str());

anyone got a clue how to convert the other way????