Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
christ23,
As an alternative, you can create a win32 dll in C# and invoke it with the Run Program command.
As an alternative, you can create a win32 dll in C# and invoke it with the Run Program command.
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
christ23,
Did you manage to get something developed and tested using C#? I'm interested in hearing how it went and if it worked as you expected. If you did and you get to read this post, I'd appreciate a sample solution and code.
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Did you manage to get something developed and tested using C#? I'm interested in hearing how it went and if it worked as you expected. If you did and you get to read this post, I'd appreciate a sample solution and code.
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![Wink :wink:](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
I have just the thing for you, please download the attachments!!!
InstallAware has outsourced a .NET Plug-In Bridge and this is the first delivery we've had for it, arrived just today.
Try it out and let us know what you think?
InstallAware has outsourced a .NET Plug-In Bridge and this is the first delivery we've had for it, arrived just today.
Try it out and let us know what you think?
Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Here's the documentation file.
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- NETBridge - Development Notes.pdf
- Documentation
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Here's the actual materials.
- Attachments
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- NETBridgeProject.7z
- .Net Plug-In Bridge
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
I'm the author of the NET Bridge, please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help or if you find any bugs or problems using the NET Bridge.
I prepared a sample of a Runtime Plugin written in C# for you, you can download it here:
http://www.maxlogic.eu/downloads/install_aware/net_exeplug_c.zip
I prepared a sample of a Runtime Plugin written in C# for you, you can download it here:
http://www.maxlogic.eu/downloads/install_aware/net_exeplug_c.zip
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Hi all,
if you wish to contact me, You can of course always use the contact form on my web page: www.maxlogic.eu
Or you can contact me directly by: info@maxlogic.eu
Or just post in this thread
if you wish to contact me, You can of course always use the contact form on my web page: www.maxlogic.eu
Or you can contact me directly by: info@maxlogic.eu
Or just post in this thread
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
ModuleFolder is a string property of the called class.
in C# it should look like this:
private string module_folder;
public string ModuleFolder
{
get
{
return this.module_folder;
}
set
{
this.module_folder = value;
}
}
in C# it should look like this:
private string module_folder;
public string ModuleFolder
{
get
{
return this.module_folder;
}
set
{
this.module_folder = value;
}
}
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Hi, if you plug in works in my test program and works in the IA. Then you are on the right way.
The problem seems to be in the debugger, right?
Unfortunately, I'm not able to help you here... I have little knowledge of the IA debugger.
The problem seems to be in the debugger, right?
Unfortunately, I'm not able to help you here... I have little knowledge of the IA debugger.
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
If the function is called and executed in my test tool, then that means that the plug-in itself is fine.
So let us focus on the configuration of your plug-in.
First, you have to create an entry in the windows registry, as described in the IA help.
But, the path have to point to the net bridge dll, not to your net assembly.
The next step is to configure the net bridge, so it can call your net assembly, to do this properly you have to edit
EXEPlug_NetBridge.ini
IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.ini
As soon as all this is done properly, IA should call the net bridge dll and it should call your net assembly.
So let us focus on the configuration of your plug-in.
First, you have to create an entry in the windows registry, as described in the IA help.
But, the path have to point to the net bridge dll, not to your net assembly.
The next step is to configure the net bridge, so it can call your net assembly, to do this properly you have to edit
EXEPlug_NetBridge.ini
IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.ini
As soon as all this is done properly, IA should call the net bridge dll and it should call your net assembly.
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Hey together,
hmm - my account has been deleted (and all my posts in the past)
, don't know why. But i could re-register ...
OK, i am with your opinion : I think the plugin itself is fine.
Now ...
- the windows registry. I tried to do exactly what the IA help describes, but i will post my .reg here, maybe you could have a look at it ?
I think, the .reg is okay : Action=Key (ORASQL2), path=...\\IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.dll
- the EXEPlug_NetBridge.ini :
- the IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.ini
But, not working, ummm. The plug-in seems to be recognized by IA, it is available like a "MSI"-Command, and the CompileTimeBuild(...) is popping up, too.
But the RuntimeExecute not
- why ?
hmm - my account has been deleted (and all my posts in the past)
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
OK, i am with your opinion : I think the plugin itself is fine.
Now ...
- the windows registry. I tried to do exactly what the IA help describes, but i will post my .reg here, maybe you could have a look at it ?
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\MimarSinan\InstallAware\2.0\Plug-Ins\ORASQL2]
@="C:\\\\Documents and Settings\\\\***\\\\My Documents\\\\Doku\\\\Installer\\\\_InstallAware\\\\Plugins_dotNet\\\\NETBridgeProject\\\\_Bin\\\\data\\\\IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.dll"
"Action"="ORASQL2"
"Execute"="EXE_sql.dll"
"Script"="ORASQL-RUN"
Note : i had to mask (***) some user data, due to our safety guidelines
I think, the .reg is okay : Action=Key (ORASQL2), path=...\\IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.dll
- the EXEPlug_NetBridge.ini :
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[CFG]
;; The Net Assembly need to be plased in the same directory as the NET Bridge DLL.
;; Please provide only the Filename here without the path, but including the extension (usially .dll)
FILE=EXE_sql.dll
;; Please provide the full Classname including the full namespace here
NAMESPACE=EXE_sql.EXE_sql
- the IDEPlug.dproj_NetBridge.ini
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[CFG]
;; The Net Assembly need to be plased in the same directory as the NET Bridge DLL.
;; Please provide only the Filename here without the path, but including the extension (usially .dll)
FILE=IDE_sql.dll
;; Please provide the full Classname including the full namespace here
NAMESPACE=IDE_sql.IDE_sql
But, not working, ummm. The plug-in seems to be recognized by IA, it is available like a "MSI"-Command, and the CompileTimeBuild(...) is popping up, too.
But the RuntimeExecute not
![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
this one is wrong:
"Execute"="EXE_sql.dll"
it have to point to the net bridge, not your assembly,
so it must look like this:
"Execute"EXEPlug_NetBridge.dll"
The IA must always be pointed to the net bridge dlls not to the net assemblies.
"Execute"="EXE_sql.dll"
it have to point to the net bridge, not your assembly,
so it must look like this:
"Execute"EXEPlug_NetBridge.dll"
The IA must always be pointed to the net bridge dlls not to the net assemblies.
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Hey,
great fine, it's almost like a powder (like Armstrong said on the moon).
Yesterday evening i realized the wrong "Execute=", but thanks for your help anyway !
Now ready for getting into the plug-ins ...
great fine, it's almost like a powder (like Armstrong said on the moon).
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Yesterday evening i realized the wrong "Execute=", but thanks for your help anyway !
Now ready for getting into the plug-ins ...
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Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
I'm happy I was of some aid ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
If you need any further support, just let me know.
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
If you need any further support, just let me know.
About me:
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Pawel Piotrowski is a software developer and a Delphi and C++/C# expert with 15 years of programming experience.
Learn more at http://www.maxlogic.eu
Re: Maybe possibility for C# plugins
Yepp, here is the further support call ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
In the docs, it is said that the RunTimeExecute will be called twice, right ?
I only get it called once, but why ?
In the RunTimeExecute make a case decision like
That should be the right thing, isn't it ? But, the NewVariables always is "null". What am i doing wrong ?
![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
In the docs, it is said that the RunTimeExecute will be called twice, right ?
I only get it called once, but why ?
In the RunTimeExecute make a case decision like
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if (null == NewVariables)
{
// First call to the function
MessageBox.Show("first call");
}
else
{
// Second call to the function
MessageBox.Show("second call");
nRetVal = 0;
}
That should be the right thing, isn't it ? But, the NewVariables always is "null". What am i doing wrong ?
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