HOW: Re-use in VB.Net

[dee-u]

In VB6.0 we could compile our useful functions into a DLL and reference it in our projects, how about in VB.Net?

[RobDog888]

I havent needed to do it yet but you can also reference another project if you want.

To reference a dll you made? Project > Add Reference > .NET or COM tab (depends on your dll) > Select it > Click OK.

[dee-u]

Isnt .Net is all about disposing COM?

[RobDog888]

Just like the discussion about MS.VB namespace. ;)

If you want to create a dll using .net then you can create a new project of type - "Class Library - A project for creating classes to use in other applications".

[dee-u]

Yap, if I could help it then i want to use "pure" .Net. :)

[RobDog888]

Let me re-phrase that before I get slammed. COM is more of a different type of technology, so to speak. As its name implies - Component Object Model. Its a wide area to cover and when writting anything new MS recommends that you use .NET. ;)

Check out this article (http://www.microsoft.com/Com/default.mspx) on COM for a complete and better explaination of COM.


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