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Table of Contents Table of Contents VS2003... 4 VS2005... 5 VS2008... 6 VB... 6 C++... 9 C#... 11 VS2010... 13 VB... 13 C++... 15 C#... 19 VS2012... 21 VB... 21 C++... 23 C#... 24.Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 3 of 25
VS2003 - VS2003 Note: Target Framework changes not supported!.net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 4 of 25
VS2005 - VS2005 Note: Target Framework changes not supported!.net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 5 of 25
VS2008 - VB VS2008 VB 1. For VB 2008, Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 6 of 25
VS2008 - VB 2. In the WindowsApplication1 tab, make sure the Compile tab is selected on the left side. At the bottom, click the Advanced Compile Options button (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 7 of 25
VS2008 - VB 3. In the Advanced Compiler Settings dialog, change the Target framework (all configurations): to the version your application requires (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 8 of 25
VS2008 - C++ C++ 1. For C++ 2008, Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 9 of 25
VS2008 - C++ 2. In the WindowsApplication1 Property Pages dialog, click the Common Properties or Framework and References on the left side. You can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 10 of 25
VS2008 - C# C# 1. For C# 2008, Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsFormApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 11 of 25
VS2008 - C# 2. In the WindowsFormsApplication1 dialog, make sure the Application tab on the left is selected. You can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 12 of 25
VS2010 - VB VS2010 VB (1) For VB 2010, Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 13 of 25
VS2010 - VB (2) In the WindowsApplication1 tab, make sure the Compile tab on the left is selected and click the Advanced Compile Options (See below Image). (3) In the Advanced Compiler Settings dialog, you can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image). (Note: Iocomp assemblies require a full.net framework, do not choose a Client-Profile framework because it is a subset of a full framework!).net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 14 of 25
VS2010 - C++ C++ (1) For VS2010 C++ Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Unload Project menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > Unload Project menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 15 of 25
VS2010 - C++ (2) Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and select Edit WindowsApplication1.vcxproj (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 16 of 25
VS2010 - C++ (3) With your cursor in the WindowsApplication1.vxcproj tab, hold down both Ctrl + F keys to bring up the Find and Replace. In the Find what: parameter, type in <TargetFrameworkVersion>v4.0</TargetFrameworkVersion> and click Find Next (See below Image)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 17 of 25
VS2010 - C++ (4) Back in the WindowsApplication1.vxcproj tab, it will find a <TargetFrameworkVersion>v4.0</TargetFrameworkVersion>. You can now change the v4.0 to the version your application requires (See below Image). (Note: Iocomp assemblies require a full.net framework, do not choose a Client-Profile framework because it is a subset of a full framework!) (5) E.g. Examples..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 18 of 25
VS2010 - C# C# (1) For C# VS2010 Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 19 of 25
VS2010 - C# (2) In the WindowsFormApplication1 tab, make sure the Application tab is selected on the left side. You can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image). (Note: Iocomp assemblies require a full.net framework, do not choose a Client-Profile framework because it is a subset of a full framework!).net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 20 of 25
VS2012 - VB VS2012 VB 1. For VB VS2012 Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 21 of 25
VS2012 - VB 2. In the WindowsApplication1 tab, make sure the Application tab is selected on the left side. You can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image). (Note: Iocomp assemblies require a full.net framework, do not choose a Client- Profile framework because it is a subset of a full framework!).net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 22 of 25
VS2012 - C++ C++ Note: C++ in VS2012 is not supported!.net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 23 of 25
VS2012 - C# C# 1. For C# VS2012 Windows Form Applications, there are two ways to change the Target Framework. Option I. Right-click your project in the Solution Explorer and click the Properties menu-item (See below Image - Right). Option II. On the main-menu, click the Project > WindowsFormApplication1 Properties menu-item (See below Image - Left)..Net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 24 of 25
VS2012 - C# 2. In the WindowsFormApplication1 tab, make sure the Application tab is selected on the left side. You can now change the Targeted Framework: to the version your application requires (See below Image). (Note: Iocomp assemblies require a full.net framework, do not choose a Client-Profile framework because it is a subset of a full framework!).net Target Framework Modification Guide Page 25 of 25