How to make a Third Party CLI DLL into a native one so that VC++ can see and use it?

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  Well, you can't literally "convert" the DLL, but there are a couple of approaches.  One way is to write a Managed C++ wrapper that calls the DLL, and then call your Managed C++ routines from your native C++ code.

      https://www.codeproject.com/Tips/695387/Calling-Csharp-NET-methods-from-unmanaged-C-Cplusp

  The task is easier if the DLL is a COM server.  Is it?

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  Friday, June 22, 2018 8:00 PM
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  Hi,

  thanks for posting here.

  As Tim said, you couldn't convert the DLL. But you could use c++ interop to call between native and managed c++ codes.

  Besides, for third-party issues, please post on their support forum. For example:

  http://www.ikvm.net/

  Your understanding and cooperation will be grateful.

  Best Regards,

  Baron Bi

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  Monday, June 25, 2018 8:13 AM