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HOW TO ADD A COMPONENT TO YOUR TOOL BOX IN YOUR VISUAL STUDIO.NET WORK ENVIRONMENT

1) First download the component and create a directory on your PC, anywhere you like where you will hold all your components. They will consists of files with the "dll" extension.
2) Show your toolbox:
3) Put your mouse over anywhere in the tool box and right click. Then click on Customize Toolbox.
4) Select the ".NET Framework Components..." tab and click "Browse"...
5) Browse to the dll in your directory (where ever you have put it) and click open and then OK. And then your new component is available. You only need to to this once.
6) When you bring your component into your work space (form) you automatically make a copy of the dll in your bin directory. Do not forget to upload it ftp to your server as it is a part of application.

 

7) NOTE: For components that have no visual interface, do not put them on your tool box at all. Simply create a new reference in you Solution Explorer and browse to your dll. This will make a copy of the dll in your bin directory.

For Window application the same applies as for your web application, and you must supply the dll in the same directory where you hold the executable (file with exe extension). If you create an Install shield, do not forget to include all the dlls in your package.