How to instantiate TS Engine from C#?

[MimiKLM]

I've got problems with instantiating TS Engine from C#.

What I want to do is a simple C# console application which returns into the console sequence file version number. Basically, I want to write inC# what inLV looks like this.

But I cannot instantiate the Engine by doing: EngineClass Eng = new EngineClass();

Wnat shall I do?

[bsvare]

If you look into the example user interfaces, you will see how the engine is retrieved:

First you will need the correct using:

// TestStand User Interface Controls
using NationalInstruments.TestStand.Interop.UI;

and afterward, just call the GetEngine routine and perform what you need to do

NationalInstruments.TestStand.Interop.UI.Ax.AxApplicationMgr.GetEngine().whatever

[MimiKLM]

Yes, I've seen this.

But would it work with Console Application Project? 

UI is designed to work with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), but I want only the console app.

[j_dodek]

Hi,

Just take a look at this threads:

http://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-TestStand/Marshalling-the-IEngine-object/m-p/666852

there are a small projects which you might use for your console app as well.

Regards

Juergen

[j_dodek]

http://forums.ni.com/t5/NI-TestStand/how-to-create-a-local-object-reference-variable-in-teststand/m-...

Hope now link is visible....

[MimiKLM]

Juergen,

I'd want to say it is visible but I have problem even in the first line. Of course I've referenced the assembly.

I think the difference is I'd like to build Console Application; what you sent was example of WindowsForm Application.

Have a look:

 

[j_dodek]

Hi,

I have just open the example. It is Referencing to TS 4.0 Assembly.

Delete this refernce an point to your TS version on your maschine.

Regards

Juergen

[j_dodek]

Hi,

i had done some stuff with the console. I can provide an example an Monday...

Regards

Juergen

[MimiKLM]

Your example works fine on my machine.

Reference was automatically updated.

In your example and in my code I'm refering to the same version.

I think the problem is somewhere else.

I've read http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/370052K-01/TOC71.htm but with no real help from it.

[MimiKLM]

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@j_dodek wrote:

Hi,

i had done some stuff with the console. I can provide an example an Monday...

Regards

Juergen

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O!, That would be great!