In Brief

This chapter laid the foundation required to begin writing Visual Basic .NET applications that interoperate with COM based applications, which included:

• Defining key concepts and definitions

• Explaining how to access COM objects from Visual Basic. NET applications

• Explaining how to re-use ActiveX controls

• Describing how to make your Visual Basic. NET objects available to unmanaged COM clients

• Underscoring the importance of Primary Interop Assemblies