How to use c++ static library in c# ?

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How to use c++ static library in c# ?

The case scenario is:

1) I have a static library (a .lib file compiled from VC++).
2) I don't have the code of static library.
3) No any dll related to static library.
4) I have to call the functions from this static library into C# project.
5) There are hundreds of functions in the static library.

How to achieve this ?

Please give detailed steps.

(Note : I have gone thru many threads on this topic none of them answers this Q.)

Thanks in advance.

Posted 14-Feb-10 17:38pm

amol.deshmukh2006

Updated 21-Feb-10 18:05pm

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Christian Graus · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-21T18:19:00

Solution 2

The other option you have is to write managed C++ code that wraps the library, and can be called from C#. There's no automatic way to do it, you don't have a dll, you'll have to create one, managed will be easier, I reckon.

Posted 21-Feb-10 18:19pm

Christian Graus

«_Superman_» · Accepted Answer · 2010-02-14T19:38:00

Solution 1

C# can call into C++ only using either a DLL or a COM component.

You will need to create a wrapper DLL that invokes the .LIB functions.
For each function in the .LIB file create and export a function in the DLL.

Posted 14-Feb-10 19:38pm

«_Superman_»