DLL Use in Java Like .NET

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Hello, This is Vikas Gohil.

We Are using a DLL file in VB.net as follows :

I reference the DLL file in My Application.

Then I create the Object of the DLL as follows,

Dim Obj as New DLL.Class

Then Using this object I call functions from the DLL as below,

Obj.FunctionName().

How can I use this functionality in Java OR Is it possible in the first place?

Can Anyone help me in this matter.

I am new to Java programming.

Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks In Advance.

Awaiting a reply soon.

Posted 18-Nov-10 20:57pm

VikashGohil

Updated 19-Nov-10 10:57am

Dave Kreskowiak

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Nagy Vilmos · Answer 1 · 2010-11-18T21:57:00

Solution 1

You can load a dll using System.loadLibrary(String)[^]

The usual method is to wrap your DLL in a java class, see this example[^]

Posted 18-Nov-10 21:57pm

Nagy Vilmos

H.Brydon · Answer 2 · 2013-06-20T17:54:00

Solution 4

You want to research the Java Native Interface (JNI) which can do the same sort of thing but you will need to rewrite the DLL code. You won't be able to reuse the VB interfaces directly.

[I just realized that this issue is a few years old and shouldn't be pursued further...]

Posted 20-Jun-13 17:54pm

H.Brydon

Updated 20-Jun-13 17:57pm

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