Plugin writing with MSVC++ 6.0

[P3rv3rt B3ar]

Anybody using MSVC++ 6.0 for plugin writing? is it possible to interface with this legacy IDE to XpluginSDK? or should i just give up trying until i can afford to update my IDE?

[Atlas]

I'm not sure. But you can download the VS Express editions for .NET 2.0 for free from Microsoft. I used the C# one for my netflix plugin with no problems. They have a C++ one also. You do have to register with Microsoft to keep it running after 30 days. Just don't have to pay them anything.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx

[P3rv3rt B3ar]

Thanx man, i finally tried and dl'ed c# 2005... and my test file is turning to dll so sweet.... im just trying to set name, description, type and status, so that they would appear on plugin tab on setup dialog in xlobby...

but i have nothing there... i copy freshly made dll to plugin directory, i inherit my class from XPlugin, implement all functions which are defined in XPlugin interface as dummies (except those four, which return test string values, compiler complains if i leave some out, so should work right), included XPluginSDK in dependencies... I just dont get what im missing... help?

EDIT : Oh and i tried same with xstats with similar results...

[Atlas]

Which xlobby exe are you using? I haven't tried the latest screentest exe yet. I'll download it and try. Also I have created a template so that when I select "Create New Project", I can choose a Xlobby plugin. Essentially it is just one .cs file with all the functions. Sounds like you have everything. Did you define the xhelper?

[Atlas]

Didn't have any probs with the screentest exe. I've included my .cs file that I use as a template....FYI "Export Template" after you have created a project. Saves time for the next plugin you write. This is just my way. Several ways to skin a cat!

Code: Select all

using System;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Collections;
using System.Text;
using XPluginSDK;

namespace Xlobby_Plugin1
{
   public class MyXlobbyPlugin : XPlugin
   {

      private const string PLUGIN_NAME = "XPlugin1";
      private const string PLUGIN_TYPE = "Movies";
      private const string PLUGIN_DESCRIPTION = "My Xlobby Plugin";

      private XPluginHelper xHelper;
      private string xStatus = "Starting";

      #region XPlugin Members

      public void Execute(string command)
      {

      }

      public ArrayList GetCommands()
      {
         ArrayList pluginCommands = new ArrayList();
         return pluginCommands;
      }

      public string GetDescription()
      {
         return PLUGIN_DESCRIPTION;
      }

      public string GetName()
      {
         return PLUGIN_NAME;
      }

      public string GetPluginType()
      {
         return PLUGIN_TYPE;
      }

      public string GetStatus()
      {
         return this.xStatus;
      }

      public Object GetVariable(string name)
      {
         return "Variable Result";
      }

      public void SetHelper(XPluginHelper xhelper)
      {
         this.xHelper = xhelper;
      }

      public void ShowDialog()
      {

      }

      #endregion
   }
}


[P3rv3rt B3ar]

Which xlobby exe are you using?

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That turned out to be the problem... i was using ancient one. got it working now. thanx man.

[P3rv3rt B3ar]

Gotta thank u for these tips once more. Without your help xPerT wouldnt have ever been built.