DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries) - A-Z

DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries)

What is a DLL? A DLL, short for Dynamic Link Library, is a library that contains both code and data that can be used as a shared DLL or resource DLL by more than one program or application at the same time. Using Windows DLLs or DLL libraries allows the developer to make more efficient use of memory and disk space, as well as allowing for a more modular approach to the application design that encourages componentization and code re-use.

A DLL library can be used as a software component to add functionality to your application or project, without the need to spend the time to write all of the code yourself. You will find .NET DLL products and C# DLL products here for a variety of common tasks that are both visual and non-visual.

For example you will find dynamic DLL products that are datagrid DLLs that enable you to provide data grids or to present datatables in your app. Or if you need full calc engine functionality there are spreadsheet DLLs available too. If you are looking for charting DLLs or graphing DLLs, you will find several products here to include in your application to draw pie-charts, bar charts, line graphs etc.

Other visual DLL libraries listed here include: a DLL editor for text editing and word processing, calendar DLLs for planning and scheduling, Computer Aided Design or CAD DLLs, image processing DLLs and image conversion DLLs and DLL libraries for document imaging & scanning, OCR DLLs for optical character recognition projects, as well as complex DLLs for multi-media and video compression tasks, or a simple dynamic DLL to display a barcode.

You will also find non-visual dynamic DLL products, that work in the background to add functionality to your your application, such as sending and receiving emails via SMTP or POP or transferring files via FTP or HTTP over the Internet. Or non-visual data reporting DLLs to create daily management reports or scheduled MIS reports overnight or to create PDF files in batch mode using a PDF DLL library to carry out the file format and conversion task for you.

You will also find similar C++ DLL or CPP DLL products or DLL libraries for your Visual C++ application or the equivalent Borland library for your BC++ project code.

11. AFD Postcode Plus

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Publisher: AFD Software Primary Category: Addressing, Postcode and ZipCode Product Type: Component / DLL

Locate full U.K. addresses from address fragments. AFD Postcode Plus uses the Royal Mail's Postcode Address File and Postzon file to deliver comprehensive address look-up. In addition to the complete address, Postcode Plus provides additional information such as DPS, Grid Reference, Ward Code, and NHS data. It even supports printing labels and envelopes. Use Postcode Plus to clean your contact data and insure proper mail delivery.
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12. Amyuni PDF Converter Developer Pro

Publisher: Amyuni Technologies Primary Category: PDF Creation Product Type: Component / .NET Class / ActiveX DLL / DLL

Convert your documents into PDF with ease. Amyuni PDF Converter is a virtual printer driver that allows you to create a PDF document from any application running under Windows operating systems. Instead of printing to a standard printer, you will just select the Amyuni printer. A file will be generated, which you can then transmit over the Intranet, Internet or view with the Amyuni PDF Creator or the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. PDF Converter is based on Amyuni's internal developments and does not rely on external libraries such as Ghostscript. Licensing and distribution are hassle-free and developers are not required to license any external technology in order to distribute the tools.
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13. Amyuni PDF Suite ActiveX

Publisher: Amyuni Technologies Primary Category: PDF Product Type: Component / ActiveX OCX / ActiveX EXE / ActiveX DLL / DLL

Create and process PDF files with ease. Amyuni PDF Suite ActiveX provides all the functionalities and features of PDF Converter and PDF Creator in one product, for integration into the developer's application. PDF Converter is a tool that can be used to convert from existing documents from virtually any Windows application to PDF format. PDF Creator is designed to create new documents, forms and reports or edit documents already in PDF format.
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14. ApexSQL Diff API

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Publisher: ApexSQL Primary Category: SQL Product Type: Component / DLL

Compare and synchronize databases programmatically. ApexSQL Diff API is a programmable API that allows you to use ApexSQL Diff's and ApexSQL Data Diff's comparison and synchronization engine in your own applications. ApexSQL Diff API offers full programmatic access to our comparison tool engine API, incorporate database compare and sync functionality into your own custom applications, integrate our compare algorithms into your automated build process and other internal systems, includes full working example and complete object model documentation. ApexSQL Diff API can be used with any .NET language.
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15. ApexSQL Log API

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Publisher: ApexSQL Primary Category: SQL Product Type: Component / DLL

Audit SQL databases programmatically. ApexSQL Log API is a programmable API that adds transaction log auditing capabilities to your own applications. It enables you to tap into ApexSQL Log's auditing capabilities and functionalities eliminating the need to code them yourself. ApexSQL Log API is primarily intended for development of specialized auditing modules for your applications. Because it exposes SQL Server's transaction log to your application, it can also be used for data recovery (although ApexSQL Log offers more advantages and features in this regard) and performance tracking (e.g. track most updated tables and pages).
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16. Aztec Font Kit

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Publisher: dLSoft Primary Category: Barcodes Product Type: Component / .NET Class / 100% Managed Code / DLL

Display and print Aztec barcodes. Aztec Font Kit provides a versatile way to create Aztec barcodes from within any application written in a programming language that supports accessing a DLL or OCX. The tools translate data into a form which may be displayed or printed in the barcode fonts, which are provided as TrueType, OpenType and PostScript fonts in three different weights and five height/width ratios. Includes samples for MS Office, VB, VB.NET and C#.
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17. Barcode IMG Server for IIS

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Publisher: dLSoft Primary Category: Barcodes Product Type: Component / DLL

Generate fully featured barcodes on your web pages. Barcode IMG Server for IIS generates barcode images as GIF, PNG or WMF images from ASP pages simply using IMG SRC='barcode.asp'. Handles over 50 common barcode types and includes full control over bearer bars, margin indicators, colour, human readable font, bar width ratio, etc.
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18. Barcode Macros for Office

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Publisher: dLSoft Primary Category: Barcodes Product Type: Component / Add-In / DLL

Print barcodes directly from your Microsoft Office Suite of applications. Barcode Macros for Office is all you need to create barcodes in any Microsoft Office application. Barcode Macros provides a collection of macros for converting a selected item (text in Word, one or more cells in Excel or Access) into high quality barcode pictures or font based barcodes, and Active-X controls for use on documents, spreadsheets, forms or reports. Includes an in-line formula for use in Excel. The macros are suitable for use in Office 2000, 2003, 2007 or 2010.
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19. Barcode Tools for Crystal Reports

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Publisher: dLSoft Primary Category: Barcodes Product Type: Component / .NET Class / DLL / Java Servlet

Add barcodes to your Crystal Reports. Barcode Tools for Crystal Reports provides the tools needed to include most common barcodes within Crystal Reports, either as graphic images or as font-based barcodes. A local machine server for Windows 2000/XP/Vista is included for embedding picture barcodes in Crystal Reports XI or later. Server versions include servlets for IIS and Java for use on a remote machine or a company server. A User Function Library (UFL) is also included for creating font-base barcodes in Crystal Report 8 or later. Barcode Tools for Crystal Reports also includes an OLE server for use with the Report Designer Component for VB6 supplied with Crystal Reports 8-9. Samples reports are included for Crystal Reports 8.5, 9, X and XI.
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20. Barcode-2D IMG Server for IIS

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Publisher: dLSoft Primary Category: Barcodes Product Type: Component / DLL

Add fully featured 2D-barcodes to your web pages. Barcode-2D IMG Server for IIS generates barcode images as GIF, PNG or WMF images from ASP pages simply using IMG SRC='barcode.asp'. Handles Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, Micro-PDF, PDF417 RSS and QR barcodes, including full control over mode, security level, colour, bar width ratio, etc.
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