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OCX or DLL?

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Topic: OCX or DLL?

Posted By: softwaredev
Subject: OCX or DLL?
Date Posted: 01 Aug 10 at 5:58PM

http://www.quickpdflibrary.com/samples/index.php - http://www.quickpdflibrary.com/samples/index.php

We can see that in the VB.NET section two types OCX and DLL.

What are the differences in these usage wise? We have a console application that does not have a UI (though can add one if helpful).

Also wondering if their is an advantage of using one over the other in a 64-bit environment.

Like does the DLL work as I know the OCX does not.

Thanks!

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Posted By: Wheeley
Date Posted: 02 Aug 10 at 11:00PM

If your application 32-bit or 64-bit? This makes a big difference if the DLL will work or not.

Wheeley

Posted By: softwaredev
Date Posted: 03 Aug 10 at 12:33AM

32-bit. Gets installed on 64bit as WOW app.

Posted By: Wheeley
Date Posted: 04 Aug 10 at 5:35AM

The DLL works fine on a 64-bit OS. I use it in conjunction with a 32-bit service my company created. So no visuals for my application and it works great. I had a couple of issues at first with Server 2008 r2, but Debenu fixed them. Use the latest release to make sure you have the fixes.

Wheeley

Posted By: softwaredev
Date Posted: 04 Aug 10 at 5:54PM

Thanks for your response.

Debenu support asked me to use TCP edition for 64-bit for now. They said they are working on something else for 64-bit support to be released later.

I managed to move over to the TCP edition and that seems to work fine even for the 7.15 edition both on 32 or 64 bit. Bit of a hassle for installing but I was able to get it bundled as part of my app so happy for now!