Is it enough to have the VC++ COM dll only in the application folder or I have to add the .cpp and .h files also?

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Hi,

I am creating a vb.net windows desktop application. In this application, in order to apply GUID, I am refering a VC++ COM dll. I would like to ask two clarifications.

1) Once completed the application development, I would like to run the vb.net application in some other PC. Is it enough to have the VC++ COM dll only in the application folder or I have to add the .cpp and .h files also?

2) Generally, while developing an windows application, under which folder we have to keep the dlls and refer?

Your answer will be much helpful for me.

Thanks,
Sivakumar.M.

Posted 21-Sep-10 2:45am

sivakumar.mariappan

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Tony Richards · Answer 1 · 2010-09-21T02:54:00

I am assuming that you are using Visual Studio.

Create a Reference to the DLL you want to use, and then VS will handle moving the file around as required while developing.

When you deploy, the best place to put the DLL is probably your application folder. Check the library documentation to see how it should be deployed, as it may need to be registered.

You don't have to include the source files (*.cpp and *.h) to make it work. However, if you are using a third-party library, the license may insist that you do so.