Add reference to a C++ WRL Class Library project with VS2013

Question

Using Visual Studio 2013, I have downloaded the WRL Class Library project template and tried to use it.

I create a simple C++ WRL class library. I upgrade to Windows 8.1 toolset. I create a basic C# store app.

I build the solution. It is ok.

I try to add the reference from the C++ component to the CS Xaml app. It fails. The message box is "A reference to 'MyComponent' could not be added".

I have just created projects from scratch...

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Christophe Pichaud

Answer 1

I can add the reference to the winmd file but the c# xaml app does not work...

Exception is Requested Windows Runtime type 'Library1.WinRTClass' is not registered.

Any help ?

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Christophe Pichaud

Answer 2

I have added the project option Linker -> Generate Windows Metadata to TRUE and it works !

resolved !

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Christophe Pichaud