Dynamic Lick Libraries: Extending Script

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ChristopherBodell
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Dynamic Lick Libraries: Extending Script

Post by ChristopherBodell » Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:22 am

How would i use external dll's that i have downloaded, and use them with my applications, do i just have them included in standalone settings, and just use the functions for them like any other function....

Many Thanks,

Christopher

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Post by Janschenkel » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:11 pm

While you can't call DLL functions directly from within Revolution, you can get at them via VBScript. Here's a tip by Ken Ray:
[urlhttp://www.sonsothunder.com/devres/revolution/tips/ext002.htm[/url]

However, the DLL cannot interact directly with the buttons, fields, graphics, etc. that are on your cards. Revolution has its own engine, and it is very well possible that it doesn't use the standard Windows controls to display stacks.

Hope this helped,

Jan Schenkel.
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ChristopherBodell
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Perfect

Post by ChristopherBodell » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:13 am

Jan,

Thanks, thats exactly what i needed, thanks for your time, i really appreciate it.

Many Thanks,
Christopher

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