How can I access C++ .lib with C#

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tor.martin.saur@gmail.com - 28 Sep 2005 18:45 GMT

I'm a newbie to C++ and C#. I have a SDK written in C++ (in a lib
file).
I can't modify the lib file.
Can I in anyway access C++ functions in C# classes?

I supose I'm looking for a way to wrap the C++ class(es) in to C#.

I have heard about managed/unmanaged code, plattform invoke

What should I do first?
I would love some links to tutorials or someting..

Absolutly all comments welcome!

Best R

Tor M

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Richard T. Edwards - 03 Oct 2005 12:09 GMT

What's the lib file name?

> I'm a newbie to C++ and C#. I have a SDK written in C++ (in a lib
> file).
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> Tor M

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tor.martin.saur@gmail.com - 03 Oct 2005 15:48 GMT

Name of lib: TTSDK5.lib

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Mattias Sjögren - 03 Oct 2005 23:41 GMT

Tor,

>Can I in anyway access C++ functions in C# classes?

Not directly. You'll have to link the Lib file into a C++ Dll and
export the functionality you want in some way callable by C# (managed
C++ classes, COM objects or static entry points called with P/Invoke).

Mattias

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