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How do I convert the C# .dll file to .so file
Requirements: I wrote a standalone module (a separate dll file) in C#, mainly through COM real-time monitoring of a hardware, based on Win7 system. Originally to WPF program call, now Android system app also call this dll file. The application scenario is that a hardware device is connected to an Android tablet, on which an app will call my library files to monitor the hardware. There is no network. The plan is to throw the files directly to Android developers, who will directly call the interface in the files to communicate with the hardware. What is the best way for Android developers to use dll files, wrap them with other layers or rewrite them in another language
需求：我用C#语言写了一个独立模块（单独一个dll文件），主要是通过COM口实时监控一个硬件，基于Win7系统写的。原来是给WPF程序调用的，现在是安卓系统上app也要调用这个dll文件。应用场景是一个硬件设备上连着一个安卓平板，平板上有一个app要调用我的库文件监控硬件，没有网络，计划是将文件直接丢给安卓开发人员，安卓开发人员直接调用文件里的接口与硬件通讯。哪种方式能更好的使安卓开发人员使用dll文件，外面用其他需要封装一层还是用其他语言重新写
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- You can't directly convert a C# .dll file to a .so file. .dll files are used on Windows with C# (managed code), while .so files are used on Linux with native code (C/C++). You'd need to rewrite the code in C/C++ and then compile it into a .so library for Linux.
https://apkmedley.com/ - Converting a C# .dll file to a .so file for Linux involves recompiling the C# code using tools like Mono or .NET Core/.NET 5+, addressing dependencies, and using the appropriate compiler or build system, typically with the dotnet publish command, to generate a self-contained Linux binary compatible with your target architecture.
Converting a C# DLL file to a .so (shared object) file, which is typically used in Linux environments, involves several steps and tools. It's important to note that this process might not always be straightforward, as C# and .NET are primarily designed for Windows environments. Here's a general overview of how you might attempt this conversion:
Use .NET Core: .NET Core is a cross-platform version of the .NET framework that supports Linux. If your C# code is compatible with https://www.aferiy.com/collections/solar-panel, you might be able to build a .NET Core application and then use Mono to generate a .so file.
Use Mono: Mono is an open-source implementation of the .NET framework that works on various platforms, including Linux. It includes tools to compile C# code and generate shared libraries. Here's a simplified process:
Install Mono on your Linux machine.
Use the mcs (Mono Compiler) command to compile your C# code into a .NET assembly (DLL).
Use the mkbundle command to create a native executable that includes the Mono runtime and your compiled assembly. This executable can be used as a shared library.
