Wrapper Dll Question

[Guest]

Hi All,

Dropping a COM control on to a vb.net form builds a wrapper dll which is
required to access the control's members during design time.

I want to design a console application which uses a COM control. What is the
procedure that needs to be followed to be able to access the COM controls
members at design time?

Thanks

 

[CJ Taylor]

Your saying you want to use the designers right? But since its a console
application you can't have any forms.

use a component instead, try dropping your object on there, then you should
be able to access its properties through the designer.

HTH,
CJ

 

[Guest]

Thanks.

I am sorry but I don't find any components tab in the tool-box! Wonder
whether I am looking in the right place!

The toolbox in a console application shows only Clipboard ring, General and
Pointer!

 

[CJ Taylor]

Sorry, should have clarified. A Component class. You'll create that in
solution explorer, add component...

 

[Guest]

Thanks.

I could add a component class using the Solution Explorer. The toolbox comes
up with all the controls. My Activex control which I had added initially is
shown disabled; thereby I cannot drop in on to the component design form!

Have no idea as to why the Activex control got disabled!