GAC install help

[Andy Butland]

I've built a dll component that is compiled from contains a number of
generic classes, each in separate .vb files, that I'd like to use in several
web applications. Currently I'm simply placing a copy of it in each of the
\bin directories, but realise the best idea is to install in in the GAC.

I'm not clear though as to the method for this, particularly where the
assembly information (key file, version number etc.) needs to go. As
mentioned, I have several .vb files that compile to a single dll. I don't
have VS.NET and hence am using the command line tools that come with the
..NET SDK.

If someone could post or point to details of how to install this multiple
source file/single dll to the GAC it would be most appreciated.

Andy

 

[Ken Cox [Microsoft MVP]]

Hi Andy,

There are steps listed here for command line use that should help:

How To Install an Assembly into the Global Assembly Cache in Visual C# .NET

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;815808

How To Install an Assembly in the Global Assembly Cache in Visual Basic .NET

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315682/EN-US/

Ken
Microsoft MVP [ASP.NET]