Calling a .NET dll from Labview

[jaehov]

Hello All

I have a dll that was created in Visual Studio .NET and I want to open it within Labview 8...(Windows XP)

I want to view all the methods and properties contained in the .dll

Does anyone know how to expose the .NET dll within Labview?

thanks

Hov

[Jeff Plotzke]

I want to view all the methods and properties contained in the .dll

First of all, make sure you have the latest .NET framework off microsoft.com (You need at least .NET 1.1 SP1 for LabVIEW). If you have VS.NET, you're probably OK.

Drop a .NET refnum on your front panel. On your block diagram, right click it and select "Select .NET Class" > Browse... You can select the DLL to use and the .NET class inside the DLL to use. From there, wire up a property node or invoke nodes to use the properties/methods of the .NET DLL.

[AnalogKid2DigitalMan]

There are also .NET examples that ship with LabVIEW- Search the Example Finder for .NET.

There is also discussion within the built-in LabVIEW Help, again search for .NET

[jaehov]

Hey Jeff

Thanks for the response!!...I can see the methods and properties for my .NET dll !

.NET refnum in LV 8.2 is found under the "Modern" controls palette >> "Refnum"

Have a Great Day

ps. I did have .NET 1.1 SP1 installed

~J

First of all, make sure you have the latest .NET framework off microsoft.com (You need at least .NET 1.1 SP1 for LabVIEW). If you have VS.NET, you're probably OK.

Drop a .NET refnum on your front panel. On your block diagram, right click it and select "Select .NET Class" > Browse... You can select the DLL to use and the .NET class inside the DLL to use. From there, wire up a property node or invoke nodes to use the properties/methods of the .NET DLL.