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Mparadis at 17:39, 6 June 2017

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Mparadis at 16:59, 6 June 2017

2017-06-06T16:59:59Z

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Patrick at 20:07, 15 December 2014

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	~~{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}~~
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Burley: /* Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) */

2013-04-02T18:29:50Z

Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

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	*[[#Linux \| Linux]] (including PhidgetSBC)		*[[#Linux \| Linux]] (including PhidgetSBC)

	==Windows (~~2000/~~XP/Vista/7)==		==Windows (XP/Vista/7/8)==

	===Description of Library Files===		===Description of Library Files===

Burley: /* Step Four: Close and Delete */

2012-08-08T17:13:15Z

Step Four: Close and Delete

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	{{MoreHowTos}}		{{MoreHowTos}}

	The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found ~~on its product page on our~~ [~~{{SERVER}} main website~~].		The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found in it's [[:Category:UserGuide\|user guide]].

	==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==		==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==

Cora: /* Quick Downloads */

2012-06-29T20:27:31Z

Quick Downloads

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	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
	{{~~APIQuickDownloads~~\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|		{{ExtraAPIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}

Cora: /* Quick Downloads */

2012-06-29T20:27:13Z

Quick Downloads

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	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}\|		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
			{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}

Cora at 17:53, 28 June 2012

2012-06-28T17:53:14Z

Cora at 17:49, 28 June 2012

2012-06-28T17:49:34Z

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	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
	{{QuickDownloads\|C#\|		{{QuickDownloads\|C#\|
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	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}
	{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}		{{WindowsQuickDownloads}}
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Cora: /* Use Our Examples */

2012-05-23T20:32:23Z

Use Our Examples

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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and ~~unpack~~ them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		Please start by downloading the [http://www.phidgets.com/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpacking them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.		If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.

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	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
	{{~~APIQuickDownloads~~\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|		{{ExtraAPIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}

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	==Quick Downloads==		==Quick Downloads==
	{{QuickDownloads\|C#\|		{{QuickDownloads\|C#\|
	{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}\|		{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET}}
			{{APIQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/documentation/web/NETDoc/Index.html\|HTML Version of}}\|
	{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|		{{ExampleQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip\|}}\|
	{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}		{{ExtraLibraryQuickDownloads\|{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/phidget21-x86.zip\|.NET Framework Files\|}}

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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].

	Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.		Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpacking them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip examples] and unpacking them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.		If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	1. Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld example which works with any Phidget. You can also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}		1. Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld example which works with any Phidget. You can also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}

	As the examples were written in newer versions of Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2003 is not able to open the examples. Fortunately, you can import the '''simple examples''' to a Visual Studio 2003 project. It will be difficult to import the full examples as you will need to recreate the GUI components.		As the examples were written in newer versions of Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2003 is not able to open the examples. Fortunately, you can import the '''simple examples''' to a Visual Studio 2003 project. It will be difficult to import the full examples as you will need to recreate the GUI components.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. You will also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}.		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. You will also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}.

	Please only use the simple examples. The full examples uses Windows Forms, which Mono and the Gtk# toolkit are not completely compatible with. Locate the {{Code\|Program.cs}} file as this contains the example source code. Copy the file into your working directory, and rename it to {{Code\|example.cs}}.		Please only use the simple examples. The full examples uses Windows Forms, which Mono and the Gtk# toolkit are not completely compatible with. Locate the {{Code\|Program.cs}} file as this contains the example source code. Copy the file into your working directory, and rename it to {{Code\|example.cs}}.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. {{FindYourDevice}}		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. {{FindYourDevice}}

	These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop.		These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop.
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]

	One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:		One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):

	* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]

	To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the C# examples. Specifically, you'll want to run the ''simple'' C# examples. You can either use the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget, or you can find the source code for your device. {{FindYourDevice}}		To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the C# examples. Specifically, you'll want to run the ''simple'' C# examples. You can either use the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget, or you can find the source code for your device. {{FindYourDevice}}
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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/libraries/windows/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].

	Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.		Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/phidget21/examples/dotnet/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.		If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.

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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].

	Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.		Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpacking them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpacking them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.		If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	1. Download the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld example which works with any Phidget. You can also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}		1. Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld example which works with any Phidget. You can also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}

	As the examples were written in newer versions of Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2003 is not able to open the examples. Fortunately, you can import the '''simple examples''' to a Visual Studio 2003 project. It will be difficult to import the full examples as you will need to recreate the GUI components.		As the examples were written in newer versions of Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2003 is not able to open the examples. Fortunately, you can import the '''simple examples''' to a Visual Studio 2003 project. It will be difficult to import the full examples as you will need to recreate the GUI components.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. You will also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}.		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. You will also find example programs for all the devices. {{FindYourDevice}}.

	Please only use the simple examples. The full examples uses Windows Forms, which Mono and the Gtk# toolkit are not completely compatible with. Locate the {{Code\|Program.cs}} file as this contains the example source code. Copy the file into your working directory, and rename it to {{Code\|example.cs}}.		Please only use the simple examples. The full examples uses Windows Forms, which Mono and the Gtk# toolkit are not completely compatible with. Locate the {{Code\|Program.cs}} file as this contains the example source code. Copy the file into your working directory, and rename it to {{Code\|example.cs}}.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Download the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. {{FindYourDevice}}		Download the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. Here, you can find example programs for all the devices, as well as a HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget. {{FindYourDevice}}

	These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop.		These examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, but are also compatible with MonoDevelop.
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]

	One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:		One more thing needs to be done before you can compile and run the examples. You need to set up a special configuration file so that Mono knows where to find the phidget21.dll. Since Mac does not use dll's you need to redirect it to the appropriate file. Create a new file in the same directory as the example you wish to compile and name it <code>Phidget21.NET.dll.config</code>. Put the following into the file:
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	Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:		Then, you will need the Phidget .NET libraries. These are part of the Windows library zip file download:

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip Phidget Windows Library Zip File]

	Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.		Extract the library zip file. Descriptions for the files are available on the [[OS - Windows]] page, but for now we only need the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file to run the Phidget C# examples in Mono. So remember where you unzipped these Windows libraries - you will need to copy the {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} file into your example directory shortly.
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	Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):		Next, you'll want to download and extract the Phidget C# Examples (For Windows, not for .NET Compact):

	* [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]		* [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip C Sharp Examples for Windows]

	To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the C# examples. Specifically, you'll want to run the ''simple'' C# examples. You can either use the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget, or you can find the source code for your device. {{FindYourDevice}}		To check that your Linux, Phidget, and Mono setup is all working together, you'll want to run the C# examples. Specifically, you'll want to run the ''simple'' C# examples. You can either use the HelloWorld program that will work with any Phidget, or you can find the source code for your device. {{FindYourDevice}}
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	* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.		* <b>{{Code\|Policy.2.1.Phidget21.NET.dll}}</b> is the policy assembly for {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}}. Our installer places this file in the Global Assembly Cache(GAC) directory. It directs any programs compiled against version 2.1.0 or higher of {{Code\|Phidget21.NET.dll}} to use the most recent installed version.

	If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].		If you do not want to use our installer, you can download the five [{{SERVER}}/downloads/libraries/Phidget21-windevel.zip files].

	Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.		Running the examples and writing your own code can be fairly compiler-specific, so we include instructions for each compiler below.
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	=====Use Our Examples=====		=====Use Our Examples=====

	Please start by downloading the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.		Please start by downloading the [{{SERVER}}/downloads/examples/CSharp.zip examples] and unpack them into a folder. While these examples were written in Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, Visual Studio 2010 will easily open and upgrade them. To load all projects in Visual Studio, go to File → Open → Project, and open {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples.sln}} or {{Code\|AllExamples/AllExamples_vs2008.sln}} for Visual Studio 2005 and 2008, respectively.

	If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.		If you are opening the Phidget examples in Visual Studio 2010, you will need to go through the Visual Studio Conversion Wizard to convert the 2005 or 2008 project.
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	Your main reference for writing C# code will be our C# API information, with syntax for all of our functions:		Your main reference for writing C# code will be our C# API information, with syntax for all of our functions:

	{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in C#\|[~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}		{{UsingAPhidgetInCodeGeneral\|both of which are available in C#\|[{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}

	===Example Flow===		===Example Flow===
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	\|Creating a Phidget software object in C# is specific to the Phidget. For a Phidget Spatial, for example, this would involve creating a {{Code\|Spatial}} object. The examples show how to do this and other API functions.<br><br>		\|Creating a Phidget software object in C# is specific to the Phidget. For a Phidget Spatial, for example, this would involve creating a {{Code\|Spatial}} object. The examples show how to do this and other API functions.<br><br>
	The object provides device specific methods and properties which are available from the API for your specific Phidget.\|		The object provides device specific methods and properties which are available from the API for your specific Phidget.\|
	[~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}		[{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]}}

	===Code Snippets===		===Code Snippets===
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	{{MoreHowTos}}		{{MoreHowTos}}

	The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found on its product page on our [~~http://www.phidgets.com~~ main website].		The ''complete'' set of functions you have available for all Phidgets can be found in the [{{SERVER}}/documentation/Phidget21.NET.zip .NET API]. You can also find more description on any device-specific function in the Device API page for your specific Phidget, which can be found on its product page on our [{{SERVER}} main website].

	==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==		==Common Problems and Solutions/Workarounds==