How do I use a .NET Control (RichTextBox) in LabWindows/CVI

[kcoggins]

How do I use a .NET Control (RichTextBox) in LabWindows/CVI (version 8.1)?

Specifically, I want to use a .NET control based on Windows.Forms.RichTextBox. 

[JonathanN]

Hi kcoggins,

Currently LabWindows/CVI doesn't support hosting .NET WinForm controls. We only have support for hosting ActiveX controls in our user interface.  We just haven't had enough interest from customers in this area yet. However, I would like you to submit a product suggestion so that we can keep track of the requested need.

Thanks

Best Regards,

Message Edited by Jonathan N on 10-25-2007 12:49 PM

[jared]

You can use the activex rich text box. Check out the example in \samples\userint\activex\richTextbox.prj

http://forums.ni.com/ni/board/message?board.id=180&message.id=30947#M30947

- jared

[JonathanN]

Hi kcoggins,

Just for our benefit, did you have a specific reason for wanting to use the .NET RichtextBox control? Did you know about the ActiveX version? Is your background mostly in .NET or C?

Thanks

Best Regards,

[kcoggins]

I did not do a thorough enough review to figure out that COM was available.  My background is .NET and C, however I have never used .NET or COM with LabWindows/CVI.  Thanks again for your assistance. 

[kcoggins]

I meant that I did not have experience with ActiveX and LabWindows/CVI.  I am using a Borland compiler with LabWindows/CVI, and Borland does not have the Rich Text support that I require for my application - this is why I was asking.