Is it possible to create a single .EXE that can be launched either as a
service or as a standard application (with configuration screens, status
windows, etc...)?
I have an existing program that currently runs as a standard application.
When the user runs the app they can monitor its progress, review error logs,
and change configuration settings. I need to convert this program to run as
a service, but would like the user to retain the option of running it as a
standalone, interactive, application.
In a perfect world, the .EXE would be installed as a service, but if the
user clicks on the .EXE (or a shortcut) it would start in an interactive
mode.
Thanks!
Lee
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Lee,
I would consider having a parameter to the exe.
If the parameter is set, start as a service, if the parameter is not given,
start as a normal executable. Basically in your Sub Main, if the parameter
is given do the ServiceBase.Run else do Application.Run .
Ideally however I would create two executables. One for the UI that the user
would use, and a second for the service...
Hope this helps
Jay
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news:Mi******** **********@twis ter.socal.rr.co m... Is it possible to create a single .EXE that can be launched either as a
service or as a standard application (with configuration screens, status
windows, etc...)?
I have an existing program that currently runs as a standard application.
When the user runs the app they can monitor its progress, review error
logs, and change configuration settings. I need to convert this program to run
as a service, but would like the user to retain the option of running it as a
standalone, interactive, application.
In a perfect world, the .EXE would be installed as a service, but if the
user clicks on the .EXE (or a shortcut) it would start in an interactive
mode.
Thanks!
Lee
Lee,
In addition to what Jay mentioned about creating a separate executable for
the user interface, you could use remoting to communicate between the user
interface and service when you set configuration settings.
HTH,
Trev.
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