Creating a DLL. Solution?

[David Laplante]

Hi. I developped an application and installed it on different computers. Now I have a problem. I would have to change some part of my coding at about every 5 months. Of course, I would like to do only some kind of 'updates' to my application. The first idea I had is to use a DLL. I never used DLLs and I want to make sure I'm going the right way.

Let's say I have one function that may need updates regularly. I would put that function in my DLL. Afterwards, I could simply build a new DLL with the updated function and overwrite the old DLL on every machines.

Can someone tell me if the idea is any good?

If so, where can I find complete documentation on building a DLL, including my different fuctions?

Thanks a lot

David Laplante

[Glenn]

What you want to build is a class library and then compile it into a DLL. As you make changes to the underlying classes you will be able to do want you want as long as you don't break compatibility In other words don't delete methods or properties or change calling parameters. You might want to read the version compatibility section of the help file. As to building dll, I suggest you find a good book on building classes, there is number of them out there.

Good Luck