How to add lib files to C++ library and then use this library in c# project

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So here is the thing.

I have a c library. I need to use several functions from there in a C# project

So I was thinking I need to create a C++ library to be used as wrapper to export these functions. Then add this library as a reference in my C# project.

The problem is that when I try to use the library from another pc the path for lib files are not valid any more so it is giving me an error.

So how I can move C++ library and at the same time the lib files referenced there could always work

Is it something like dynamic referencing lib file in C++ ?

Posted 12-Jan-15 23:00pm

Vladimir Saleh

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You don't need to create a C++ wrapper for C functions: you can reference they directly in the same way you would C++ functions via DllImport from a DLL file. Since Platform Invoke requires only that the functions are declared C-style in the DLL file, it's even one less thing to think about! :laugh:

See here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms235282.aspx[^]

Posted 12-Jan-15 23:32pm

OriginalGriff

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Vladimir Saleh 13-Jan-15 7:18am

but still this dont answer my question. I want to add c library into the c# dinamicly

OriginalGriff 13-Jan-15 7:25am

The link explains how to do that: or are you having problems describing it? Perhaps if you explain in more detail exactly what you are trying to achieve?

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KarstenK · Accepted Answer · 2015-01-12T23:34:00

The first step is to produce a C library. It must export the names in "naked format". The resulting dll should get included in the C# output directory. Be shure to include all needed dlls.

I have written the article Calling All Stations which handles a lot of this stuff. (in knowning these problems)