Win32 application to C#

Win32 application to C#

1. Converting C++ Data Types to C#

If you've ever had to write any interop code to use an unmanaged library in your C# application, you know how tricky it can be to get the data types correct. I often find myself scouring the internet looking for the correct conversions, so I thought I would document everything I have learned so far. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all C++ data types, just the ones I find myself frequently writing interop code for.

2. Is it possible to convert a Win32 application project into a console application?

Is it possible to convert an existing visual studio project file that creates a Win32 application into a project file that creates a Win32 "Console" application? If so, how is this done? I've googled and found plenty of people doing the opposite, but none this way.

3. Converting and Compiling 32-bit to 64-bit Visual Studio 2008 Projects

The average lifespan of a typical computer is about 3-5 years. Today, the majority of users are running 32-bit architecture PCs. However, as users begin upgrading to faster computers, they will be moving to the newer 64-bit platforms, requiring some software developers to port their Win32 x32 Visual Studio projects over to the x64 platform. This is particularly important for Windows applications which deal with system processes, hardware, or system architecture. For the developer, converting an application from 32-bit to 64-bit is often a straight forward process in Visual Studio 2008, although there can be subtle issues that may arise.

4. Converting console application to windows application – C++/CLI

Have you ever needed to convert a console application to windows application?

5. Microsoft Opens Up Old Win32 APIs to C# and Rust, More Languages to Come

Microsoft is opening up old Win32 APIs long used for 32-bit Windows programming, letting coders use languages of their choice instead of the default C/C++ option or individual workarounds.