Plugin architecture using reference based object orientation

[Probotector]

Hi,

I'm about to build a new application and the key focus is modularity and flexibility.
I want to use reference based object-orientation like GOOP or G#. My idea is to use a base class in the source code of the framwork (the exe) and then use Packed libraries containing sub-classes as plug-ins. I have seen this work using Packed librarys and native classes but never with referense based classes (like GOOP or G#). Have anyone experience of using reference based object orientation and sub-classes in Packed libraries as plug-ins?

My LabVIEW version: 2014

Best regards

Jon

[antsundq]

Hi, 

Have you checked out the example on reference classes that is available in LabVIEW?You can find the project in C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\LabVIEW 2014\examples\Object-Oriented Programming\Reference Object\Reference Object.lvproj by default. 

I am not sure that I understand what exactly your question is, but this might be a start. 

/Anton

[Probotector]

Thanks Anton,

But what I really want know is if someone has experience building a plugin architecture using Packed Libraries combined with reference based object orientation (like GOOP or G#). In this case also the Base class is a packed library.

 

/Jon

[Sam_Sharp]

I think your base class needs to be built into its own packed project library and be prepared for lots of headaches trying to get data into/out of the PPLs (especially related to type defs etc.) but it can be done.