In Brief

This chapter laid the foundation required to begin writing Visual Basic .NET applications that interoperate with COM based applications, which included:

  • Defining key concepts and definitions

  • Explaining how to access COM objects from Visual Basic. NET applications

  • Explaining how to re-use ActiveX controls

  • Describing how to make your Visual Basic. NET objects available to unmanaged COM clients

  • Underscoring the importance of Primary Interop Assemblies

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