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array of structure and interop

I add the COM object into my c# program.
The COM object is written as c++ and i have no control on this

One of the function is defined in c++ is
setVariable(int count, STRUCT *p);
where STRUCT is typedef to structure and allow to pass an array of the STRUCT *

However, when i import to my c# program,
The prototype is shown as
setVariable(System.Int32 count , ref STRUCT p);

In c#, i declare the
STRUCT [] p = new STRUCT[10];
int count = 10;

Here is my question:
How do i can pass the array to the function?
i tried
setVariable(count , ref p[0]);
but in c++, it only see the first one

EDDYKT

ASKER

I add this COM object by using add reference.
In COM object, there are more than 1 classes inside and the function I posted is the function inside one of the class

Aaron Jabamani

Yes, since the expected input is just one object and not array. Also you are passing p[0] so the c++ sees only the first one.

farzanj

Try
setVariable(count , &p);

EDDYKT

ASKER

>>Yes, since the expected input is just one object and not array. Also you are passing p[0] so the c++ sees only the first one.

Yes, I ran out of idea. Don't know why after add reference the prototype shows that what i don't expect.

>>setVariable(count , &p);
failed on compile, it requires ref in front

Orcbighter

Couple of points to consider:
1. You ned to declare the struct as an out parameter if the c++ function is going to modify the variable.
2. You are passing managed memory to unmanaged code, so it needs to be marshalled.
one suggestion would be;

const int TotalBytesInStruct = 22;

[StructLayout( LayoutKind.Sequential, CharSet = CharSet.Unicode, Size = TotalBytesInStruct ), Serializable]
public struct MyStruct
{
[MarshalAs( UnmanagedType.ByValTStr, SizeConst = 20 )]
public string var1;
public int var2;
}

MyStruct p;
setVariable( count, out ref p );

EDDYKT

ASKER

I know i need to marshal. However it is a COM object and is not native dll

The structure already defined in the object browser when i perform add reference.

How can i apply the above if it is COM object?

Again the prototype shown on object browser is
setVariable(System.Int32 count , ref STRUCT p);

how can i use setVariable( count, out ref p ); ?

SetVariable is the function inside the c++ class not native dll

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EDDYKT

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I finally use unmanage c++