Using VB DLLs in other languages

[otherside]

Hey guys,

If i create a class library in vb.net, and compile to a DLL,

is it possible to use this dll in the other laguages of the .NET

say C++ ?

 

Also is it possible to use it with languages in a different enviroment, like Borland's C++ builder ?

 

Thanks

[cel]

a .net DLL is compatible with any other .net language

 

they will not work with non .net supported compilers

 

lastly, they are specific to the version of .net used(ie, a DLL compiled in 2003 will not work with 2002, if any of the procedures use new .net technology)

[Derek Stone]

You can interact with .NET assemblies from any language that supports COM. Investigate "COM-callable wrappers".

[otherside]

thanks guys,

one more short question,

Visual studio.NET 2003 Uses .Net framework 1.1

and visual studio.NET 2002 uses .net framework 1

 

Is that correct ?

If an application is made with vs.net 2002 and .net framework 1

will it run in a system with installed .net framework 1.1 only ?

[cel]

yes, an application made with framework 1 will work on a system with framework 1.1 installed

 

2002 = 1

2003 = 1.1

[PlausiblyDamp]

Yes, but there may be problems in regards to differences in the frameworks.

 

http://www.gotdotnet.com/team/changeinfo/

http://msdn.microsoft.com/netframework/default.aspx?pull=/library/en-us/dnnetdep/html/sidexsidenet.asp