MMC snap-in sample using VB.NET

[David White]

Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET? I would like to do this for
MMC v1.2.

Would make a VERY useful Visual Studio Magazine article (hint, hint).

regards,
david
Auckland, NZ

[Patrick Steele [MVP]]

In article <3cf45d31$1@10.1.10.29> (from David White
<dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>),
>
> Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET? I would like to do this for
> MMC v1.2.

I haven't looked at the code, but there's something at GotDotNet.com:

http://www.gotdotnet.com/userfiles/P.../MMCSnapin.zip

--
Patrick Steele
Microsoft .NET MVP

[Kunle Odutola]

"David White" <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz> wrote in message
news:3cf51d19$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.

Should take you a few moments to convert it then.

> Still looking...

No need to. Just convert it and be done. You are better off with a knowledge
of both VB.NET and C#....

Kunle

>
>
> Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
> >In article <3cf45d31$1@10.1.10.29> (from David White
> ><dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>),
> >>
> >> Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET? I would like to do this
> for
> >> MMC v1.2.
> >
> >I haven't looked at the code, but there's something at GotDotNet.com:
> >
> >http://www.gotdotnet.com/userfiles/P.../MMCSnapin.zip
> >
>

[Patrick Steele [MVP]]

In article <3cf51d19$1@10.1.10.29> (from David White
<dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>),
> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
>
> Still looking...

Is it a C# library that you could use in VB.NET? Or is it an all C#
solution?

--
Patrick Steele
Microsoft .NET MVP

[David White]

Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.

Still looking...


Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
>In article <3cf45d31$1@10.1.10.29> (from David White
><dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>),
>>
>> Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET? I would like to do this
for
>> MMC v1.2.
>
>I haven't looked at the code, but there's something at GotDotNet.com:
>
>http://www.gotdotnet.com/userfiles/P.../MMCSnapin.zip
>

[Patrick Steele [MVP]]

In article <3cf52566$1@10.1.10.29> (from David White
<dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>),
>
> Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
> >David White <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>) wrote,
> >> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
> >> Still looking...
> >
> >Is it a C# library that you could use in VB.NET? Or is it an all C#
> >solution?
>
> In my limited understanding I'd say it is all C#. From the readme.html:
>
> Sample Overview
> This sample demonstrates the use of Interop and the .NET Framework Class
> Libraries to create a MMC Snap-in. The sample implements various COM interfaces
> in order to communicate with MMC. It uses both C# and a small C++ DLL to
> handle some functions that could not be employed in C#.
>
> There are a number of .cs files plus html and resource files (ico, bmp, etc).

Ok, I found the other link I knew was out there:

http://www.ironringsoftware.com/proj...MCLibrary.aspx

This is an early, MMC library. Should be able to use it with VB.NET
without problems. HTH.

--
Patrick Steele
Microsoft .NET MVP

[Kunle Odutola]

"David White" <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz> wrote in message
news:3cf52321$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> I am willing to learning one new language (VB.NET). That is sufficient
change
> from my current tool of choice (VB6). I don't have the luxury of
sufficient
> time to learn TWO new languages at once. Maybe down the track a little.

Fair enough although this two are currently quite similar in many respects
once you get past the syntax.

> It just surprises me somewhat, that Microsoft have not done more to
demonstrate
> that VB.NET *does* cover the bases for enterprise development, and is the
> equal of other .NET languages. MMC is a large omission, IMHO.

On the contrary, the availability of the C# sample is proof that it can be
done in VB.NET. I didn't see any unsafe contexts in the few source files
that I checked. The only C# feature that would cause headaches in porting -
since VB has no equivalent - would be unsafe contexts.

> BTW, thank you, Kunle, for your vote of confidence! :-)

You're welcome ;-)

Kunle

>
> "Kunle Odutola" <kunle.odutola@<REMOVETHIS>okocha.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> >"David White" <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz> wrote:
> >> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
> >Should take you a few moments to convert it then.
> >
> >> Still looking...
> >No need to. Just convert it and be done. You are better off with a
knowledge
> >of both VB.NET and C#....
> >
> >> Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
> >> >David White asked:
> >> >> Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET?
> >> >I haven't looked at the code, but there's something at GotDotNet.com:
> >> >http://www.gotdotnet.com/userfiles/P.../MMCSnapin.zip
>

[David White]

I am willing to learning one new language (VB.NET). That is sufficient change
from my current tool of choice (VB6). I don't have the luxury of sufficient
time to learn TWO new languages at once. Maybe down the track a little.

It just surprises me somewhat, that Microsoft have not done more to demonstrate
that VB.NET *does* cover the bases for enterprise development, and is the
equal of other .NET languages. MMC is a large omission, IMHO.

BTW, thank you, Kunle, for your vote of confidence! :-)

"Kunle Odutola" <kunle.odutola@<REMOVETHIS>okocha.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>"David White" <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz> wrote:
>> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
>Should take you a few moments to convert it then.
>
>> Still looking...
>No need to. Just convert it and be done. You are better off with a knowledge
>of both VB.NET and C#....
>
>> Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
>> >David White asked:
>> >> Has anyone created an MMC snap-in using VB.NET?
>> >I haven't looked at the code, but there's something at GotDotNet.com:
>> >http://www.gotdotnet.com/userfiles/P.../MMCSnapin.zip

[David White]

Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
>David White <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>) wrote,
>> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
>> Still looking...
>
>Is it a C# library that you could use in VB.NET? Or is it an all C#
>solution?

In my limited understanding I'd say it is all C#. From the readme.html:

Sample Overview
This sample demonstrates the use of Interop and the .NET Framework Class
Libraries to create a MMC Snap-in. The sample implements various COM interfaces
in order to communicate with MMC. It uses both C# and a small C++ DLL to
handle some functions that could not be employed in C#.

There are a number of .cs files plus html and resource files (ico, bmp, etc).


david

[David White]

Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
>David White <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>) wrote:
>> Patrick Steele [MVP] <patrick@mvps.org> wrote:
>> >David White <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz>) wrote,
>> >> Thanks, Patrick. I have already tried that one. It is C# only.
>> >> Still looking...
>> >
>> >Is it a C# library that you could use in VB.NET? Or is it an all C#

>> >solution?
>>
>> In my limited understanding I'd say it is all C#. From the readme.html:
>
>Ok, I found the other link I knew was out there:
>
>http://www.ironringsoftware.com/proj...MCLibrary.aspx
>
>This is an early, MMC library. Should be able to use it with VB.NET
>without problems. HTH.

Thanks, Patrick. I'll look into that one.

david

[John Butler]

"David White" <dwhite@not.this.but.sandfield.co.nz> wrote in message
news:3cf52321$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> I am willing to learning one new language (VB.NET). That is sufficient
change
> from my current tool of choice (VB6). I don't have the luxury of
sufficient
> time to learn TWO new languages at once. Maybe down the track a little.

You do know about these sites right?

http://www.kamalpatel.net/ConvertCSharp2VB.aspx

?? There's another better one...but the link is on my work PC...anyone?

rgds
John Butler

[praveensom]

I already used all the samples given for MMC 3.0 snapins and they work fine for me.
I would like to know if anyone has done something like creating dynamic tool bars, Action bar etc what i mean is creating menus , actions all at runtime in MMC 3.0 using C# .

would appreciate if anyone would letme know.

thanks
praveen.