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I have a block of code that I use alot. I'm looking for a way to access the block of code without retyping it. I've tried to compile it into a DLL, but get an error (can not find entery piont to dll) when i try to access it. If you have any ideas please help me out.
Thank you
No idea without seeing what you are trying to achieve, do you have properties etc defined for the dll
If its a collection of code in a Module, Public Functions and the like, why not save it off as a Module and include it in any Projects that might use it.
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http://www.chez.com/scribe/en/vbasic_plugin.htm
that's the direct URL
sorry
Yes, Steven has put it almost right.
Almost, because you still can make a dll from it. Start a new ActiveX dll project, add your code modules to it and compile it into a dll file. I think the URLs have given you that stuff.
The advantage of a dll over a re-usable code module is a matter of discussion. But essentially you can distribute a dll easily, not a code module. For e.g. if you want to access the same code in more than one project and if it is in a code module, keeping it up to date will be difficult. With a dll, you can improve the functionality and distribute the latest version without much trouble.
If the code is going to be shared throughout different Application's, it's a good idea to make it into a DLL. However, if it's just some common code you use in all of your App's (Registry API's for example) then you can put it into a module and store it in the modules' template directory. That way, when you waant to add a new module to your App, you can select your "common" module because it contains all of your common code.
Thanks Megatron. You have put it just right. The idea of putting the module in the Templates folder is also nice. I use this in case of my Word files, but never thought of using it for VB.