How do I create a .NET component as a DLL and distribute it?

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How do I create a .NET component as a DLL and distribute it?

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Answer 1

A .NET component is a special type of executable built from a .NET project. It provides a programmable interface that is accessed by consumer applications (often called client applications). Take the following steps to create a .NET component.

1)    Create a new Class Library project.

2)    To expose your features, add public classes with public properties and methods.

3)    Compile the class library project as the DLL by clicking Build.

After compilation, the application referencing this component can utilize the services provided by the component. Please refer to the following article for a detailed description about creating a .NET component:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms973807.aspx

 

Related thread:

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-US/Vsexpressvb/thread/dd8db77e-e82c-47da-af6b-1b60dff3037a/

 

For more FAQ about Visual Basic .NET General, please see Visual Basic .NET General FAQ

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Answer 2

what is point of asking question and answer it, if know the answer dont bother to post it as question, do it as discussion. You want a shortcut to get points.
kaymaf

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Answer 3

If you have been following his posts he is creating a FAQ of sorts for a sticky I assume .

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Coding for fun Be a good forum member mark posts that contain the answers to your questions or those that are helpful