VS2010 Target Framework

[John]

I use Visual Studio 2010 to maintain .NET 3.5 applicatons. When I installed "TeeChart for .NET v2010 Release 4.0.2011.02080" I did not see the TeeChart components in the visual Studio Form Designer becuase I had the target framework set to .NET Framework 3.5. When I switched the target framework to .NET Framework 4.0 I was able to see the TeeChart components. My question is how do I use TeeChart .NET 2010 and updates in VS2010 for .NET Framework 3.5? Do I install "TeeChartNET2010VSNET2008_4.0.2011.02082" and simply use Choose Toolbox Items... and select teechart.dll for the TeeChartNET2010VSNET2008 build? Why can't you use TeeChartNET2010VSNET2010 for 3.5 builds? I don't remember if had to do this for previous releases when targeting 3.5 in VS 2010.

[dave]

I am a TeeChart user, not a Steema rep. Take this response as a suggestion, not necessarily the "right" way to do it.

I had the same issue with mine. I got around it by downloading and installing the file named:

TeeChartNET2010x86UNSIGNED_4.1.2010.11301.exe

That contains the different versions of TeeChart. Once you have installed it, you can open your project as 3.5 framework version and then go to add tools and add the 3.5 framework TeeChart file.

[Narcís]

Hi John and dave,

Do I install "TeeChartNET2010VSNET2008_4.0.2011.02082" and simply use Choose Toolbox Items... and select teechart.dll for the TeeChartNET2010VSNET2008 build?

Yes, exactly.

Why can't you use TeeChartNET2010VSNET2010 for 3.5 builds?

Because they are build with .NET Framework 4.0.

Take this response as a suggestion, not necessarily the "right" way to do it.

Yes, this is a valid option too but some users may require digitally signed assemblies.

[dave]

Is there a way to get the signed version of the .Net 2 TeeChart? In fact, is there some installer that installs each of the different compiled versions of TeeChart as Signed components? I would love to use the latest and greatest version 4 components, but by doing so we would be limiting useage of the application to only those who can run .Net 4. (Its amazing that someone would still be running Windows 200 systems, but if we force the upgrade I know we will hear about it from disgruntaled customers.) It would be great to have one installer that puts all of the versions on the system, complete with documentation and samples (which, of course, would be coded for the latest version, not the early versions).

[Narcís]

Hi dave,

Is there a way to get the signed version of the .Net 2 TeeChart?

Yes, using the VS2005 installer.

It would be great to have one installer that puts all of the versions on the system, complete with documentation and samples (which, of course, would be coded for the latest version, not the early versions).

We are working on this field, stay tunned!

[chuckm]

I have exactly the same issue as the original poster. I want to create a .NET 3.5 application however I have a followup question. If I follow this installation prodedure ....

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Will I overwrite anything that will permit my other .NET 4.0 projects from being loaded and modified in the IDE? I initially installed TeeChartNET2010VSNET2010_4.0.2011.02083.exe and have been using it for months.

Thanks

[Sandra]

Hello chuckm,

If you want create projects whit VS2010 using different .Net Frameworks and you download version of specific TeeChart.Net and install this in folder of Steema Software I recommend install it using specifics folders for example TeeChart.Net 2010 VS2003 or VS2005 or VS2008 or VS2010, so TeeChart.Net use always TeeChart.Net2010 as default folder and you need create specifics folders to prevent possible overwrite and lose versions. When you have installed the versions you only have choose version you want use each moment. Please, install your versions again using different folders and check if your problem is solved.

Thanks,