> I'm trying to learn about being able to load visual modules dynamically
from
> DLLs.

> What I have basically have in mind is that the main application would scan
> the directory and (using reflection) list any modules (DLLs) available.
> When the user selects a module, the module would display the appropriate
> controls in a panel on the main application's form and otherwise do it
> thing.

> I've read a book on reflection, but I'm in need of more information about
> how to do the visual side of the equation.  If anyone know of any
> links/articles/examples along this line (or even what terms I could search
> for), I would appreciate it you would response.

> TIA,

> Richard Rosenheim

> Hello Richard:

> Are these DLLs COM dlls or .net dlls?

> If they're COM dlls, you're better off enumerating through
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
> and then filtering out all values that don't have an InprocServer32 key.

> > I'm trying to learn about being able to load visual modules dynamically
> from
> > DLLs.

> > What I have basically have in mind is that the main application would
scan
> > the directory and (using reflection) list any modules (DLLs) available.
> > When the user selects a module, the module would display the appropriate
> > controls in a panel on the main application's form and otherwise do it
> > thing.

> > I've read a book on reflection, but I'm in need of more information
about
> > how to do the visual side of the equation.  If anyone know of any
> > links/articles/examples along this line (or even what terms I could
search
> > for), I would appreciate it you would response.

> > TIA,

> > Richard Rosenheim