Embedding a Jar into a C# Form

Question

Ok this situation is a bit difficult. But I am trying to embed a Java Jar into a C# form. Not as a new window or new process.

The Jar will be a game that uses the LWJGL library.

The C# Form will be a "wrapper" for it with tools and more.

Anyone have any ideas? Is this even possible?

Answer 1

One would approach it from using a DLL not a jar. Also this sounds like a bit of a security issue.

Answer 2

They're completely different runtimes; you'll need a process for both the CLR and the JVM; no way around that.

You can try the Java to C# converter provided by MS, and then rebuild: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=46bea47e-d47f-4349-9b4f-904b0a973174&displaylang=en

Answer 3

According to the IKVM Home Page

IKVM.NET is an implementation of Java for Mono and the Microsoft .NET Framework. It includes the following components:

A Java Virtual Machine implemented in .NET A .NET implementation of the Java class libraries Tools that enable Java and .NET interoperability