[Question] Can you load same named assembly as plugin but different version?
GammaSoul opened this issue · comments
Hi there im new to this plugin, it looks amazing! just one question is it possible to load plugins with the same name but a different version?
Like setting assembly info Version and this famework can load and read the version of that plugin but will only load one of each version. you could also activate and deactivate versions and access a plugin based on the version from the rest of the application.
Something like this would enable hot version control & upgrade / downgrade of a running application.
I am on the same boat .. @GammaSoul did you find a way to load multiple version ?
I am on the same boat .. @GammaSoul did you find a way to load multiple version ?
Hi mate sorry for the late reply. I think its just not possible to do it. So what i am working on is basically creating an MSbuild workflow based on the major/minor version of the plugin assembly that will change the assembly name to include the major and minor version at the end of the plugin name. Doing it this way you can use what is the same functional assembly but with different names. Its Also a good and easy way to keep track of versions. I will also add a way to automatically copy over (or copy to central repository and create symlink at main application for) the files to a directory structure that includes the plugin based on version and any resources/dlls that it needs so that the main application can easily load the plugin when you build the solution. When i get around to it I will post what ive done for others to use or get an idea from.
keep me posted !
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