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Referencing .net class (Late Binding)
Posted on 2009-05-05
I have a c# project that references a com object. The com object can only be installed on one computer. I want to deploy the project on many computers.
Normally I would have used CreateObject on a switch.
Normally I would have used CreateObject on a switch.
// e.g.
if (GetSetting("Connect")){
mobjConnect = //CreateObject("My.Class");
}
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Thanks ... seems a bit complicated
I've been looking at 'System.Activator - Activator.CreateInstance(t
Create instance appears not to like my .net dll but does like good old com dlls (Word);
John
I've been looking at 'System.Activator - Activator.CreateInstance(t
Create instance appears not to like my .net dll but does like good old com dlls (Word);
John
Active 4 days ago
According to MSDN, CreateInstance can be used to create instances of .NET types. In the following example, createinstance is being used to create object of type StringBuilder which is a .NET type.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wccyzw83.aspx
There may be some other problem such as no default constructor in the class.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wccyzw83.aspx
There may be some other problem such as no default constructor in the class.
obviously more complicated than i thought
See the code below...
Thanks for the help...
See the code below...
Thanks for the help...
//Fine
object cpay = Activator.CreateInstance("SIM", "CPayroll");
//object cpay = Activator.CreateInstance(Type.GetTypeFromProgID("SIM.CPayroll"));
//OK (as expected)
//CPayroll cpay = new CPayroll();
//Compile Error --- 'object' does not contain a definition for 'SetPerson'
cpay.SetPerson(sNiNumber, sTitle, sFirst, sLast, dteDOB,sAddress1,sAddress2, sAddress3, sAddress4, sAddress5, sPostCode,
dteDateStarted, IsMale, sInitials, IsMarried, sEmail,sNiNumber, sHomePhone,sOtherHomePhone, sMobilePhone,sOtherMobilePhone);
Active 4 days ago
"This method is provided for COM support. ProgIDs are not used in theMicrosoft .NET Framework because they have been superseded by theconcept of namespace.This method is provided for COM support. ProgIDs are not used in the Microsoft .NET Framework because they have been superseded by the concept of namespace."
This is what Microsoft says about GetTypeFromProgID. Is the type a .NET class? Then try this
GetType(Sim.CPayroll) (VB!)
This is what Microsoft says about GetTypeFromProgID. Is the type a .NET class? Then try this
GetType(Sim.CPayroll) (VB!)
Hi CodeCruiser
My prob is not the specific really but the general. In the old days (a long time ago) I used to be able to late bind an object (CreateObject) dependant on it being there. I have my interface to SIM in a seperate assembly all working and nice, but it depends entirely on SIM being installed as SIM costs a lot it is only installed on some m/cs. I want to be able to deploy my lot so it works whether or not SIM is installed (and later will pick up SIM if it gets installed). I'm not that bothered in what .net 3.5 no longer does but rather what it could do. It would seem to me that I could instantiate my sim object and then use it as an object rather than a type. If that is not possible then I'll skin the cat another way.
e.g. within a functon....
1 Instantiate the assembly + class with the current code knowing nothing about its existance (not referenced)
2 Use the functions in the class
3 Ditch it
I check wether the installation of SIM is present and run or block the function accordingly (Actually blocking the menu at the moment).
If I reference the class and it cannot see SIM the whole thing pours out errors which is not so nice in front of customers!
If you have a good option I'd be gratefull, otherwise time suggests taking another route.
Thanks
John
My prob is not the specific really but the general. In the old days (a long time ago) I used to be able to late bind an object (CreateObject) dependant on it being there. I have my interface to SIM in a seperate assembly all working and nice, but it depends entirely on SIM being installed as SIM costs a lot it is only installed on some m/cs. I want to be able to deploy my lot so it works whether or not SIM is installed (and later will pick up SIM if it gets installed). I'm not that bothered in what .net 3.5 no longer does but rather what it could do. It would seem to me that I could instantiate my sim object and then use it as an object rather than a type. If that is not possible then I'll skin the cat another way.
e.g. within a functon....
1 Instantiate the assembly + class with the current code knowing nothing about its existance (not referenced)
2 Use the functions in the class
3 Ditch it
I check wether the installation of SIM is present and run or block the function accordingly (Actually blocking the menu at the moment).
If I reference the class and it cannot see SIM the whole thing pours out errors which is not so nice in front of customers!
If you have a good option I'd be gratefull, otherwise time suggests taking another route.
Thanks
John
Active 4 days ago
The CreateObject method is still available in VB.NET. I am not sure about C#.
I am not aware of any method as easy as CreateObject but there are work arounds.
http://www.codeguru.com/vb/gen/vb_general/miscellaneous/article.php/c8269
http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/samhaidar/LateBindingWithReflection09122005053810AM/LateBindingWithReflection.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/245115
http://davidhayden.com/blog/dave/archive/2006/03/07/2876.aspx
I am not aware of any method as easy as CreateObject but there are work arounds.
http://www.codeguru.com/vb/gen/vb_general/miscellaneous/article.php/c8269
http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/UploadFile/samhaidar/LateBindingWithReflection09122005053810AM/LateBindingWithReflection.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/245115
http://davidhayden.com/blog/dave/archive/2006/03/07/2876.aspx
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