Charing Code with multiple projects

[Scott Townsend]

So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I decided to
create a generic front end app that can simulate the passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've created
classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be neede by both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the stuff in.
Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in this 3rd Project.
CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE and just
point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some things (i.e.
CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that if its in a Module,
though the module does not seem to be seen by the other projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

Thanks,
Scott<-=

[Cor Ligthert [MVP]]

Scott,

Simple create a library project, this will result in a DLL that you can
reference from everywhere you want.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:ub******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP05.phx.gbl...

So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I decided to
create a generic front end app that can simulate the passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've created
classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be neede by both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the stuff
in.
Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in this 3rd Project.
CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE and
just point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some things
(i.e. CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that if its in a
Module, though the module does not seem to be seen by the other projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

Thanks,
Scott<-=

[Armin Zingler]

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hrieb

So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I
decided to create a generic front end app that can simulate the
passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've
created classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be
neede by both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the
stuff in. Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in
this 3rd Project. CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE
and just point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some
things (i.e. CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that
if its in a Module, though the module does not seem to be seen by
the other projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

It's common practice to put the reusable code into a DLL and reference
it from any project you want.
Armin

[Armin Zingler]

Sorry Cor, forgot mine in the outbox yesterday.
Armin

[Cor Ligthert[MVP]]

Armin,

As you do it, I know it is no echo.

:-)

Cor

"Armin Zingler" <az*******@free net.deschreef in bericht
news:eU******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP02.phx.gbl...

Sorry Cor, forgot mine in the outbox yesterday.
Armin

[Scott Townsend]

What about Constants? Seems like they only are available either in a Module
or in a Class, If I want to use them in multiple classes I can put them in a
Module for the Project, but when I put them in a Module for another project,
they cant bee seen?

Thanks,
"Cor Ligthert [MVP]" <no************ @planet.nlwrote in message
news:%2******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP02.phx.gbl. ..

Scott,

Simple create a library project, this will result in a DLL that you can
reference from everywhere you want.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:ub******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP05.phx.gbl...

>So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I decided to
create a generic front end app that can simulate the passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've created
classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be neede by both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the stuff
in.
Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in this 3rd Project.
CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE and
just point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some things
(i.e. CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that if its in a
Module, though the module does not seem to be seen by the other projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

Thanks,
Scott<-=

[Cor Ligthert[MVP]]

Scott,

Just try to forget constants while you are programming with OOP.

It is mostly a trashbin with all kind of constants which are never used. If
you really need them, then put them in a config.file.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:uX******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP04.phx.gbl...

What about Constants? Seems like they only are available either in a
Module or in a Class, If I want to use them in multiple classes I can put
them in a Module for the Project, but when I put them in a Module for
another project, they cant bee seen?

Thanks,
"Cor Ligthert [MVP]" <no************ @planet.nlwrote in message
news:%2******** ********@TK2MSF TNGP02.phx.gbl. ..

>Scott,

Simple create a library project, this will result in a DLL that you can
reference from everywhere you want.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:ub******* *******@TK2MSFT NGP05.phx.gbl.. .

>>So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I decided
to create a generic front end app that can simulate the passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've
created classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be neede by
both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the stuff
in.
Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in this 3rd Project.
CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE and
just point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some things
(i.e. CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that if its in a
Module, though the module does not seem to be seen by the other
projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

Thanks,
Scott<-=

[Scott Townsend]

What? You dont use Constants anymore??
So are you talking about the app.config?

How can I share those with Multiple Projects?

I'm developing a Client Server App that will share some common components
(Constants and Functions). I'd like to just have one file/Project with info
it it that both can share.

"Cor Ligthert[MVP]" <no************ @planet.nlwrote in message
news:3D******** *************** ***********@mic rosoft.com...

>
Scott,

Just try to forget constants while you are programming with OOP.

It is mostly a trashbin with all kind of constants which are never used.
If you really need them, then put them in a config.file.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:uX******** ******@TK2MSFTN GP04.phx.gbl...

>What about Constants? Seems like they only are available either in a
Module or in a Class, If I want to use them in multiple classes I can put
them in a Module for the Project, but when I put them in a Module for
another project, they cant bee seen?

Thanks,
"Cor Ligthert [MVP]" <no************ @planet.nlwrote in message
news:%2******* *********@TK2MS FTNGP02.phx.gbl ...

>>Scott,

Simple create a library project, this will result in a DLL that you can
reference from everywhere you want.

Cor

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hreef in bericht
news:ub****** ********@TK2MSF TNGP05.phx.gbl. ..
So I'm trying to Write a Backend to something and in testing I decided
to create a generic front end app that can simulate the passed in Data.

So I have 2 projects in my solution, though I'm finding that I've
created classes, structs, enums, constants that are going to be neede
by both.

I don't want to have one project reference the other as they are not
'related' I want some 3rd project or something that I put all the stuff
in.
Then I'm not sure what to put them in once they are in this 3rd
Project. CodeFile, Module, Class file, etc...

Okay, so this is a total noob Q, but I'm just used to the #INCLUDE and
just point to it and it all works. Seems like I cant define some things
(i.e. CONST) out of the Class scope, and I can only do that if its in a
Module, though the module does not seem to be seen by the other
projects?

Okay, Maybe I need to go back to Pascal...

Thanks,
Scott<-=

[Armin Zingler]

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hrieb

What about Constants? Seems like they only are available either in
a Module or in a Class, If I want to use them in multiple classes I
can put them in a Module for the Project, but when I put them in a
Module for another project, they cant bee seen?

What about an Enum? Can be outside a class.

Modules are rarely used because it's like putting all your files in the
root folder of your hard disc.
Armin

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

"Scott Townsend" <sc********@com munity.nospamsc hrieb:

What about Constants? Seems like they only are available either in a
Module or in a Class, If I want to use them in multiple classes I can put
them in a Module for the Project, but when I put them in a Module for
another project, they cant bee seen?

Make sure the access modifier is set to 'Public'. The default modifier is
'Friend'.

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