error: Form1---The base class 'System.Windows.Forms.Form' could not be loaded

[Ajay Mirani]

Hi,

I have serious issues setting up new PPC Form applications within the IDE ->
the Form Designer constantly returns the error: Form1---The base class
'System.Windows.Forms.Form' could not be loaded. Ensure the assembly has
been referenced or built if it is part of the project.

Thanks

 

[Geoff Schwab [MSFT]]

Hi Ajay,

What settings are you using in the application wizard when you create the
project? This would typical of a DLL project

Try adding the assembly by right-clicking on the project in the solution
explorer and selecting "Add reference" (or selecting Project->Add Reference
from the main menu of Visual Studio). You should get an Add Reference
dialog. Select the .NET tab, then System.Windows.Forms in the list and
double-click. This will cause it to appear in the Selected Components
window. Press the OK button and the assembly is added to your project.

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[Chris]

I have the exact same problem.

I've tried manually adding the reference with no results. I've uninstalled
/ reinstalled Studio 2003 multiple times with the same results. Each time,
when I select the .Net tab for references, I have to browse for them b/c
they are not automatically listed.

 

[Guest]

Even me to have serious issues, in adding up new forms and opening up new forms in a project which was written for Compact Framework (1.0.5000).

Have tried all combinations of DLLs, reference adding. Nothing worked out.
Is there any solutions?

Raja

----- Ajay Mirani wrote: -----

Hi,

I have serious issues setting up new PPC Form applications within the IDE ->
the Form Designer constantly returns the error: Form1---The base class
'System.Windows.Forms.Form' could not be loaded. Ensure the assembly has
been referenced or built if it is part of the project.

Thanks