Use a .net assembly from a totally unmanaged C++ application?

Question

Is there any way I can reference and use classes and methods from a managed .net assembly from within a totally unmanaged C++ application? (no /clr)

Answer 1

You can - by hosting the CLR. I found one set of example code here . I have no way of knowing how good the advice there is though, as I've never done it.

Answer 2

Absolutely, and this gem from CodeProject should prove helpful

You need a CCW (COM callable wrapper).

Answer 3

You can expose the .NET class thru COM and consume the classes thru COM.