ActiveX Basic Questions

[kuanliung]

Hi ppl,

Is it true that ActiveX is gradually phased out to accomodate the .NET technology? I've read a comment on a website on this. If it's true, then what is the term used in .NET on developing these type of components?

I'm working on developing a complex mathematical equation and planning to implement it as a control. Can ActiveX be used as a tool to develop mathematical equations?

Thank you.

[TheRealWoody]

The term ActiveX can be a bit misleading. All is really means is a component with a COM interface - ie AX DLL rather than a flat DLL.

Its true that there are some fairly major changes in .net (like no IDL) but this doesn't mean that everything will change beyond recognition and it certainly shouldn't put you off developing you AC Control.

It would take many years to 'phase out' COM as it is what so many systems throughout the world have been built on. Because of this .net really provides enhancements to what is already there like full inheritance and overloaded methods. It also clears up some of the poo like default properties etc. .net will require a slightly differnet mind set to VB 6 but this is nothing to fear.

[kuanliung]

Thanks Woody, for your comments.

Anyway, is it possible to develop an arithmetic equation library in ActiveX? I'm new in this. Please help.

Thank you.