Question

So when visual studio build the interop dll it gets 4.0.0.0.

The TypeLib version is 4.0

But the actuall DLL version is 4.0.1.112

Is there anyway I can get visual studio to automatically build the interop DLL to assume the actuall DLL version?

Could I alternatively get the interop DLL to use the version stamp from my app.

I just need to keep the interop DLL current with the app so the installer doesn’t leave old interops behind.

I really don’t want to do tlbimp manually, but I guess when I get to the point of automating the installer, I could automate that step.

Answer 1

I don’t believe this is possible. Visual Studio will prefer the TypeLib version when building the the interop DLL. I think you’re only recourse is to use a hand crafted DLL with tlbimp and taking advantage of the /asmversion switch

• http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/tt0cf3sx(VS.80).aspx