[dba-VB] Use/convert Java with/to .Net

Salakhetdinov Shamil mcp2004 at mail.ru
Wed Feb 22 09:04:46 CST 2012


Hi Gustav --

> Now, if I only knew a Java guy to consult ... as I have never written a single line of Java code.
But you don't need to know Java, do you? - AFAIU IKVM converts Java compiled bytecode (libs) into CIL (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Intermediate_Language) .NET assemblies: DLLs and/or .EXEs..

Then you can use converted DLLs from your C#/VB.NET programs...

Thank you.

- Shamil
 


22 февраля 2012, 17:55 от "Gustav Brock" <Gustav at cactus.dk>:
> Hi Shamil
> 
> Of course, no problem!
> Now, if I only knew a Java guy to consult ... as I have never written a single line of Java code.
> 
> /gustav
> 
> >>> Salakhetdinov Shamil <mcp2004 at mail.ru> 22-02-2012 14:39 >>>
> Hi Gustav --
> 
> > I would love to but can't promise anything ...
> I'm not trying to "charge" you with that testing :) - just wondering would that be possible -  if you'll see/find any samples whenever and whatever way you'll (occasionally) get at them  please post them - that was what I mainly meant...
> I will also be looking for such samples but can't promise anything :)
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> -- Shamil
> 
> 22 февраля 2012, 17:10 от "Gustav Brock" <Gustav at cactus.dk>:
> > Hi Shamil
> >
> > I would love to but can't promise anything ...
> > XSL-FO seems very capable - can output to a bunch of other formats as well, though PDF is the primary.
> > The "Hello Shamil!" example at their site is easy to grasp, but I guess it soon will turn quite complicated for more advanced reports. Still, lots of "normal" reporting is lists only and here it should be fine - and fast, I guess.
> >
> > /gustav
> >
> > >>> Salakhetdinov Shamil <mcp2004 at mail.ru> 22-02-2012 13:06 >>>
> > Hi Gustav --
> >
> > Thank you for the link.
> >
> > It would be interesting to know what kind of XML documents can be converted to PDF using a Java open source lib they mention: "For example, the Apache FOP project is an open source XSL-FO processor written in Java that is widely used to generate PDF documents from XML source. With IKVM.NET technology, Apache FOP can be used by any .NET application."?
> >
> > If that technology will allow to convert to PDF Open XML documents then it should be possible to "print to PDF" MS Office 2007/2010" MS Word documents, and maybe even XL and PP?
> >
> > Let's try to check that opportunity in the coming days - within a month?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > -- Shamil
> >
> > 22 ******* 2012, 13:31 ** "Gustav Brock" <Gustav at cactus.dk>:
> > > Hi all
> > >
> > > Not that I have a use for it right now, but I found this quite interesting:
> > >
> > > * Drop-in JVM
> > > * Use Java libraries in your .NET applications
> > > * Develop .NET applications in Java
> > >
> > > http://www.ikvm.net/uses.html
> > >
> > > A practical use of this is shown here to control the Skype client from .Net:
> > >
> > > http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/330778/Skypekit-NET
> > >
> > > /gustav
> 
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