How to install dll

[GaryAlbers]

What is the procedure for importing a NinjaScript zip file and any DLLs that it references?

On my development machine I wrote a strategy that uses some custom code which I built into a DLL. On that box, I added the reference to the DLL and the strategy and code from the DLL run fine.

I now want to import the NinjaScript code on a different machine.

I tried to import the zip file and I get the error saying:
"Import failed. the NinjaScript archive may contain duplicate method names that already exist on you PC or there is a required file missing on either your PC or in the import archive."

So, I copied the DLL to the CUSTOM directory and then brought up some ninja code in the editor and added a reference to the DLL. When I tried the import, I got the same error again.

Is there a certain order to do this?
Is there a way to have the DLL included in the archive when I export it?
Is there a link in the doc that describes how to do this?

Thanks,
Gary

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Hi Gary, please check into the first section of my link for how to build a distribution zip that would contain the DLL and instructions for adding that automatically as reference in the editor -

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/distribution_procedure.htm?zoom_highlightsub=references

Thanks,

[GaryAlbers]

32 vs 64

Thanks for the link, that solves my problem.

The doc lead me to another question:
If I only include a 32 bit version of the DLL, will things run if I run Ninja in 64 bit mode?

If I do need to build a 64 bit version of the DLL, do I put both of the DLLs (32 & 64 bit) in the zip archive in the same way as outlined in the doc?

Thanks,
Gary

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Gary, you could not package a 32 and 64 bit native DLL with this process - it would need two installers / distribution packages then. Easiest would be compiled your custom DLL in x86 mode, then 32 and 64 bit should be able to reference and work with it.