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Active X DLL, calling from server

I have written a simple Active X Dll and would like to store it on a local server.

If the DLL is Stored on the Client,this code works:

DLL:

Function MakeBig(Value As String) As String
MakeBig = UCase(Value)
End Function

After making reference to DLL:

Dim Test As Project1.Class1
Private Sub Form_Load()
Dim bb As String
Set Test = New Project1.Class1
bb = Test.MakeBig("Reedy")
End Sub

I want to call it on the server and making a reference to the dll isn't what I need.

I have tried, but this doesn't work:

Declare Function makebig Lib "d:\Dll\Test.dll" (x As String) As String

bb = makebig("Reedy")

Error: Can't find dll entry point makebig in "C:\Dll\Test.Dll"

I want the dll on the server for when changes needed, it's easier to update!

manojamin

I don't think you can call VB dll function as simple dll function. I think what you are looking for is DCOM.

manojamin

Read this, it will help you...

http://www.vb2themax.com/books/vbcom/dcom_2.asp

To understand all about DCOM read this,

http://www.vb2themax.com/books/vbcom/dcom_1.asp

corvanderlinden

I think you have to make a typelib for your client in
Project Properties|Component because you are using a remote dll

Then you reference this typelib
and set up Remote automation

Declaring a function is only for C/C++ like DLL's (these export their functions, VB ActiveX's do not)

caraf_g

To run it on a server it needs to be an activex exe methinks.

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Dean_Reedy

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Thanks again!
Time to learn DCOM!!!!

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