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Mparadis at 15:30, 7 June 2017

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	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
	{{ExtraAPIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|		{{ExtraAPIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/VBNET.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/~~phidget21~~-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}
	{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}		{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}
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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].


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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.

	[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]		[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.		We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.

	=====Write Your Own Code=====		=====Write Your Own Code=====
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will run with any Phidget.		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will run with any Phidget.

	These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but they are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be run under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can use the code within the examples for valuable programming insight.		These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but they are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be run under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can use the code within the examples for valuable programming insight.
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget VB.NET examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget VB.NET examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]

	One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:		One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget Visual Basic examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget Visual Basic examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]

	To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the Visual Basic (VB) examples. You'll probably want to start with the Hello World VB example. Alternatively, you could find the source code for your device. {{Template:FindYourDevice}}		To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the Visual Basic (VB) examples. You'll probably want to start with the Hello World VB example. Alternatively, you could find the source code for your device. {{Template:FindYourDevice}}
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	Your main reference for writing Visual Basic .NET code will be our .NET API information, with syntax for all of our functions:		Your main reference for writing Visual Basic .NET code will be our .NET API information, with syntax for all of our functions:

	{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in .NET\|[{{SERVER}}m/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}		{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in .NET\|[{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}

	===Example Flow===		===Example Flow===

Burley: /* Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) */

2013-04-02T18:31:16Z

Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

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	*[[#Linux \| Linux]] (including PhidgetSBC)		*[[#Linux \| Linux]] (including PhidgetSBC)

	==Windows (~~2000/~~XP/Vista/7)==		==Windows (XP/Vista/7/8)==

	===Description of Library Files===		===Description of Library Files===

Burley: /* Step Four: Close and Delete */

2012-08-08T17:41:08Z

Step Four: Close and Delete

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	{{MoreHowTos}}		{{MoreHowTos}}

	The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found on its ~~product page on our~~ [~~{{SERVER}} main website~~].		The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found in its [[:Category:UserGuide\|user guide]].

	==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==		==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==

Cora: /* Quick Downloads */

2012-06-29T20:29:01Z

Quick Downloads

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	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
	{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|		{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|
	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}\|		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
			{{ExtraAPIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}

Cora at 18:43, 28 June 2012

2012-06-28T18:43:12Z

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	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
	{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|		{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|
	{{APIQuickDownloads\|~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}\|		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}
	{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}		{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}
	}}		}}
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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].


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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.

	[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]		[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.		We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.

	=====Write Your Own Code=====		=====Write Your Own Code=====
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will run with any Phidget.		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will run with any Phidget.

	These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but they are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be run under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can use the code within the examples for valuable programming insight.		These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but they are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be run under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can use the code within the examples for valuable programming insight.
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget VB.NET examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget VB.NET examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]

	One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:		One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:
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	</div>		</div>

	For other devices, check the API for your device on our webpage for the software object name, and the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip API for .NET] for the specific syntax to use. Then, you would compile your completed VB code the same way as the examples above.		For other devices, check the API for your device on our webpage for the software object name, and the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip API for .NET] for the specific syntax to use. Then, you would compile your completed VB code the same way as the examples above.

	Mono also has a few different IDEs which you can use to develop code, and these are especially useful if you are doing GUI development. We provide instructions for MonoDevelop - one such IDE - being used [[#MonoDevelop\|under Windows]].		Mono also has a few different IDEs which you can use to develop code, and these are especially useful if you are doing GUI development. We provide instructions for MonoDevelop - one such IDE - being used [[#MonoDevelop\|under Windows]].
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget Visual Basic examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget Visual Basic examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip Visual Basic .NET Examples for Windows]

	To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the Visual Basic (VB) examples. You'll probably want to start with the Hello World VB example. Alternatively, you could find the source code for your device. {{Template:FindYourDevice}}		To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the Visual Basic (VB) examples. You'll probably want to start with the Hello World VB example. Alternatively, you could find the source code for your device. {{Template:FindYourDevice}}
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	</div>		</div>

	For other devices, check the API for your device on our webpage for the software object name, and the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip API for .NET] for the specific syntax to use. Then, you would compile your completed VB code the same way as the examples above.		For other devices, check the API for your device on our webpage for the software object name, and the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip API for .NET] for the specific syntax to use. Then, you would compile your completed VB code the same way as the examples above.

	Mono also has a few different IDEs which you can use to develop code, and these are especially useful if you are doing GUI development. We provide instructions for MonoDevelop - one such IDE - being used [[#MonoDevelop\|under Windows]].		Mono also has a few different IDEs which you can use to develop code, and these are especially useful if you are doing GUI development. We provide instructions for MonoDevelop - one such IDE - being used [[#MonoDevelop\|under Windows]].
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	Your main reference for writing Visual Basic .NET code will be our .NET API information, with syntax for all of our functions:		Your main reference for writing Visual Basic .NET code will be our .NET API information, with syntax for all of our functions:

	{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in .NET\|[~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}		{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in .NET\|[{{SERVER}}m/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}

	===Example Flow===		===Example Flow===
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	\|Creating a Phidget software object in Visual Basic .NET is specific to the Phidget. For a Phidget Spatial, for example, this would involve creating a {{Code\|Spatial}} object. The examples show how to do this and other API functions.<br><br>		\|Creating a Phidget software object in Visual Basic .NET is specific to the Phidget. For a Phidget Spatial, for example, this would involve creating a {{Code\|Spatial}} object. The examples show how to do this and other API functions.<br><br>
	The object provides device specific methods and properties which are available from the API for your specific Phidget.\|		The object provides device specific methods and properties which are available from the API for your specific Phidget.\|
	[~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}		[{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}

	===Code Snippets===		===Code Snippets===
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	{{MoreHowTos}}		{{MoreHowTos}}

	The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found on its product page on our [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~ main website].		The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found on its product page on our [{{SERVER}} main website].

	==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==		==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==

192.168.3.183: /* Use Our Examples */

2012-05-23T20:34:18Z

Use Our Examples

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	* [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget VB.NET examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.

	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget Visual Basic .NET Examples (not the ones for .NET Compact):

192.168.3.183: /* OS X */

2012-05-23T20:32:50Z

OS X

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 Visual Basic .NET has excellent support on OS X through the Mono framework.
 The first step in using Visual Basic .NET on Mac is to install the Phidget libraries.  Compile and install them as explained on the [[OS - OS X]] page, which also describes the different Phidget files, their installed locations, and their roles....
 ==Linux==

Cora: /* Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds */

2012-05-22T21:11:26Z

Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds

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	==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==		==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==

	~~None yet~~.		==={{ProblemSolution\|All Operating Systems\|The Phidgets.Events.ErrorEventHandler conflicts with System.IO.ErrorEventHandler.}}===

			<div class="source">
			<syntaxhighlight lang=csharp>
			using System.IO;
			using Phidgets;
			using Phidgets.Events;
			...
			spatial.Error += new ErrorEventHandler(spatial_Error);

			...
			void spatial_Error(object sender, ErrorEventArgs e){
			...
			}
			</syntaxhighlight>
			</div>

			The above code produces the following errors:

			{{Code\|'ErrorEventHandler' is an ambiguous reference between 'System.IO.ErrorEventHandler' and 'Phidgets.Events.ErrorEventHandler'}}.

			and

			{{Code\|'ErrorEventArgs' is an ambiguous reference between 'System.IO.ErrorEventArgs' and 'Phidgets.Events.ErrorEventArgs'}}.

			The error is due to the {{Code\|System.IO}} and {{Code\|Phidgets.Events}} namespaces both having a class called {{Code\|ErrorEventHandler}}.

			To get around this issue, use the fully qualified namespace when referring to the {{Code\|ErrorEventHandler}} and {{Code\|ErrorEventArgs}} classes:
			<div class="source">
			<syntaxhighlight lang=csharp>
			using System.IO;
			using Phidgets;
			using Phidgets.Events;
			...
			spatial.Error += new Phidgets.Events.ErrorEventHandler(spatial_Error);
			...

			void spatial_Error(object sender, Phidgets.Events.ErrorEventArgs e){
			...
			}

			</syntaxhighlight>
			</div>

Cora at 20:51, 16 May 2012

2012-05-16T20:51:59Z

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	{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|		{{QuickDownloads\|Visual Basic .NET\|
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	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/~~VBNET_2.1.8.20120216~~.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip\|}}\|
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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-~~windevel_2.1.8.20111220~~.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].


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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/~~VBNET_2.1.8.20120131~~.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.		Please start by downloading the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them with the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard.

	[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]		[[File:VS2005 Conversion Wizard.PNG\|link=\|alt=Conversion Wizard]]
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/~~CSharp_2.1.8.20110615~~.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.		We do not have Visual Basic .NET examples for the Mono framework. Fortunately, you can take a look at the source code for our [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 examples] for valuable programming insight. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them.

	=====Write Your Own Code=====		=====Write Your Own Code=====
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	Visual Basic .NET has excellent support on OS X through the Mono framework.		Visual Basic .NET has excellent support on OS X through the Mono framework.

	The first step in using Visual Basic .NET on Mac is to install the Phidget libraries. Compile and install them as explained on ~~the [[Device List\|getting started guide for your device]]. Then,~~ the [[OS - OS X]] page also describes the different Phidget files, their installed locations, and their roles....		The first step in using Visual Basic .NET on Mac is to install the Phidget libraries. Compile and install them as explained on the [[OS - OS X]] page, which also describes the different Phidget files, their installed locations, and their roles....

	==Linux==		==Linux==

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	To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	This will load all of the examples available for Visual Basic .NET, and then you can set your main project to be the ~~one~~ that ~~matches your device~~. If you ~~aren't sure what~~ the ~~software~~ example ~~for~~ your device ~~is called, check the software object listed in the [[Device List \| Getting Started guide for your device]]~~.		This will load all of the examples available for Visual Basic .NET, and then you can set your main project to be the HelloWorld project that will work with any Phidget board. Or you can choose the example that matches your device. {{FindYourDevice}}

	The only thing left to do is to run the examples! Click on Debug → Start Debugging. Please note that the projects, by default try to find the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} in {{Code\|C:\Program Files\Phidgets}}. If you have it installed in another location, please change the path to the file's location accordingly. If you are receiving an error message regarding that the type Phidget is not defined, please re-add the reference to {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Please see the [[#Write Your Own Code \| Write Your Own Code ]] section for details.		The only thing left to do is to run the examples! Click on Debug → Start Debugging. Please note that the projects, by default try to find the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} in {{Code\|C:\Program Files\Phidgets}}. If you have it installed in another location, please change the path to the file's location accordingly. If you are receiving an error message regarding that the type Phidget is not defined, please re-add the reference to {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Please see the [[#Write Your Own Code \| Write Your Own Code ]] section for details.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/~~VBNET_2.1.8.20120131~~.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices. These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be ~~ran~~ under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can ~~take a look at~~ the ~~source~~ code ~~for our [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/~~examples~~/CSharp_2.1.8.20110615.zip Visual Studio examples]~~ for valuable programming insight~~. We have a [[#Follow the Examples\|teaching ]] section below to help you follow them~~.		Download the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/VBNET.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will run with any Phidget.

			These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but they are also compatible with MonoDevelop. Please note that the examples are only designed to be run under the .NET framework. The examples are not compatible with the Mono framework. Despite this, if you are using the Mono framework, you can use the code within the examples for valuable programming insight.

	The rest of this section will explain the steps needed to run our examples under the .NET framework. To load all projects in MonoDevelop, go to File → Open, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}}		The rest of this section will explain the steps needed to run our examples under the .NET framework. To load all projects in MonoDevelop, go to File → Open, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}}

	This will load all of the examples available for Visual Basic .NET, and then you can set your main project to be the one that matches your device. ~~If you aren't sure what the software example for your device is called, check the software object listed in the [[Device List \| Getting Started guide for your device]].~~		This will load all of the examples available for Visual Basic .NET, and then you can set your main project to be the one that matches your device. {{FindYourDevice}}

	[[File:VBNET Win MonoDevelop Startup Project.PNG\|link=\|alt=Start Up Project]]		[[File:VBNET Win MonoDevelop Startup Project.PNG\|link=\|alt=Start Up Project]]

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	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
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