C# library to native C++ application

Question

I know I can use dll import + wrapping (managed) to use C++ libraries in C# applications (question link>>) but what\'s opposite? How can I use C# library in my C++ application?

Answer 1

CoreRT allows to compile native libraries for windows, linux and osx x64 platform this avoid to you use an C++ compatible layer. CoreRT uses NetCore, and NetCore doesn't support C++/CLI.

https://dev.to/encrypt0r/writing-native-libraries-in-c-3kl

Answer 2

You will have to take care to expose your interface from the C# library to a C++-compatible layer.

Out of the top of my head, you could do two things:

• Create a C API on top of your C# library (best way would be to add a C++/CLI layer to your library).

• Create a COM interface to your C# library and use the library through COM objects.

Answer 3

No CLI?

You can do it using Reverse P/Invoke

See http://tigerang.blogspot.co.il/2008/09/reverse-pinvoke.html.