Calling a DLL or generally a Library File from Foxpro 2.6 for Dos 1

[barno]

I have an Application done in Foxpro 2.6 for Dos. I have done a DLL file in Visual C which im now Unable to Call from the Application.If its impossible to call it, then what is the equivalent of DLL that i can do and Call it from the same application and how can i do it? I have tried the "SET LIBRARY TO" Command but i got nowhere since it could not even recognize the DLL.

 

[darrellblackhawk]

Ya, you won't be able to see it in dos unless you
recompile it with the dos library construction kit and
create a fll.

One way to possibly still use the dll is to use some type
of intermediate posting engine pattern.

i.e.

fox dos app - > table <- vb app -> dll

1- dos app inserts record into table
2- vb app sees it and makes a call on the dll
3- dll returns value to vb app
4- vb app inserts(updates) response record into table
5- dos app picks up response

Can be slow, but if speed's not an issue, may be the
quickest solution.

Darrell

 

[darrellblackhawk]

oops! meant to say .plb vs .fll
you're using dos