The type or namespace name 'WebForms' does not exist in the namespace 'NationalInstruments.UI'

[jbliss]

Hello.  I've created a new Project (Visual C# - Measurement Studio - NI Class Library).  In that Project, I have a Class with...

using NationalInstruments;
using NationalInstruments.UI;
using NationalInstruments.UI.WindowsForms;

...and I'd like to replace the reference to WindowsForms with a reference to WebForms.  However, when I do so and try to build, I get, "The type or namespace name 'WebForms' does not exist in the namespace 'NationalInstruments.UI'".  When I try to add a Reference to NationalInstruments.UI.WebForms in my Solution Explorer, there's no obvious Component Name to add...

...I'm expecting to see one called "National Instruments Web Forms Controls".

Please advise.

[YuGen]

Ask National Instruments to develop Web Forms Controls for us

[jbliss]

The Measurement Studio User Manual (v8.0.1) has a section, "Chapter 2 - Measurement Studio .NET Class Libraries - ASP.NET Web Forms Controls."  Is this a lie?

[breeve]

The WebForms controls only show up in the toolbox for a web based (ASP.NET) project like a new website. Go to File>>New>>WebSite in VS. As far as the NI Class Library not working, it works for me. However, when you create a NI Class Library using our wizard the wizard adds using statements to your project. If you remove WindowsForms assembly and add the WebForms assembly you will get a compile error for the statement:

using NationalInstruments.UI.WindowsForms;

Just remove that statement and everything builds fine.

[jbliss]

> If you remove WindowsForms assembly and add the WebForms assembly

That's my point: the WebForms assembly does not appear in the "Add Reference" dialog for me (SEE image).  What, specifically, do I need to do to add the WebForms assembly to my Visual C# - Measurement Studio - NI Class Library Project?

[breeve]

Are you using VS2003? The WebForms assembly only works with VS2005 (ASP.NET 2.0). You must install MStudio for VS2005 support and use VS2005 to get WebForms.

[jbliss]

I'm using...

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Version 8.0.50727.42  (RTM.050727-4200)
Microsoft .NET Framework
Version 2.0.50727

Installed Edition: Professional

NI Measurement Studio   8.1.20.256
Measurement Studio for Visual Studio 2005

[breeve]

Try looking in the Assemblies\Current folder for the asembly (under your installdir). Also try looking in the version specific folder under Assemblies and in the GAC.

[jbliss]

Based on the fact that that folder contains "NationalInstruments.UI.WindowsForms.dll" I assume I'm looking for "NationalInstruments.UI.WebForms.dll".  That .dll is not found anywhere on my hard drive.  Please advise.

[breeve]

Try to repair the install.