Using C# program in Labview

[MLapin]

Hello, I am new to LabView. I have version 7.1. I have developed experiments in MS Visual Studio using C#. The department that I work for wants to convert to LabView is there anyway that LabView can read the code that was developed in C#.

Thank you all in any help you can give me.

[Ray.R]

You can create dll's or executable that can be used in LabView.

Look for "Call Library Function" if using dll's.
Look for "System Exec.vi" if using executables.

JLV

[Ray.R]

I forgot to mention:

There are also tools under "tools/advanced/.NET"

[Lycangeek]

Yes, the recommended way to talk to a C# DLL is via the nodes in the .NET palette. I wouldn't try the normal DLL modes because it assumes that you have standard dllexport for your APIs, which C# definately does not.

Brian

[falkpl]

To use a c# class in labview call the constructor node from the labview .net tools, this will return a handle to the object created this handle once wired to a property node or method node will give you access to all (public?) methods and poperties of that particular class, unlike dlls all method signatures seem to be automatically known. I have been able to easily invoke c# forms and manipulate them in labview but have not seen a great need you to use the c# classes available from FCL provided from Microsoft. I am sure this will change as .net gains popularity.
-Paul

[Ray.R]

Thanks falkpl for sharing that info.

I agree that it will gain popularity.

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