在C＃中使用第三方代码

Question

I would like to use the following code in my program ( http://sshnet.codeplex.com/ ) SFTP

I downloaded it and put into the same folder where my C# project is. I aslo added code:

using Renci.SshNet;
using Renci.SshNet.Sftp;

Now I need to tell Visual Studio where to look for it. I tried "Add Reference", but what I downloaded contains only files with extension .cs no .dll.

What do I do next?

I read a couple of books about C# (By Troelsen and Michaelis), but all this assebly business is not clear to me.

Answer 1

Instead of downloading the source (the link entitled SshSource ), try a binary link (either the 4.0 or 3.5, depending on what .NET CLR version you are targeting).

The binary links will provide dlls. Then, you can use Add Reference to link the dll in your project.

Binary distributions are what 3rd-party projects make available for use. These are usually versioned by the project and stabilized before large public release. These distributions give you the most stable component to use.

The source distribution provides all the source files. You can use/modify the source (depending on the license), however, this requires you to compile before use.

NuGet is a great way to use and manage packages for .NET. SSH.NET also has a NuGet Package . If you use NuGet, this would be the preferred way to consume the binary distribution.

Answer 2

Compile the code in order to get an assembly (.dll/.exe file). Then use "Add Reference". Good luck!

Answer 3

The source contains a .csproj . Just add the project to your solution and then Add Reference > Solution > Projects

Answer 4

Instead of downloading source code, you need a compiled dll assembly, which can be found on Downloads tab. Grab either 'SshNet 4.0 Binary' or 'SshNet 3.5 Binary' depending on .NET Framework version you're using.

All the other steps you mentioned are correct.

Answer 5

I would use nuget to download and install this package within visual studio. Looks like they have a package for it.

https://www.nuget.org/packages/SSH.NET/

If you are not familiar with NuGet it is a package management system for visual studio that will automatically download and install the references for you. Check it out here:

https://www.nuget.org/