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Overview
Aspose.Tasks for .NET is a powerful class library designed to work with Microsoft Project (MPP/XML) documents. While it is natively optimized for use in .NET applications (such as those written in C# or VB.NET), its functionality can also be leveraged in non-.NET environments through interoperability mechanisms.
Supported Platforms and Languages
You can use Aspose.Tasks for .NET in:
- .NET Framework (Windows)
- .NET Core / .NET 5+ (cross-platform)
- Mono (limited support)
In addition, it is possible to call Aspose.Tasks from various non-.NET languages, including:
- ASP (Classic)
- VBScript
- C++
- Delphi
- PHP
- Perl
- Python
- PowerBuilder
- ColdFusion
- JavaScript (via COM or .NET interoperability)
Using Interoperability Technologies
To access Aspose.Tasks from outside the .NET ecosystem, your application must rely on an interoperability layer — a technology that bridges your chosen language and the .NET runtime.
Common approaches include:
| Scenario | Recommended Interop Method |
|---|---|
| Classic ASP, VBScript | COM Interop / Regasm registration |
| C++ (native) | COM Interop |
| PHP, Perl, Python (on Windows) | COM Interop via wrappers (e.g., com_dotnet) |
| Delphi | COM / .NET assemblies via wrappers |
| ColdFusion | Java-COM bridge |
Note: In all cases, the .NET assembly (
Aspose.Tasks.dll) must be correctly registered or loaded in the environment that supports interoperability.
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More samples and use cases for interoperability scenarios will be added to help you expand integration into legacy or hybrid systems.
Summary
Even if your application is written in a non-.NET language, you can still use Aspose.Tasks for .NET through a supported interoperability method. With proper setup, your legacy systems can gain advanced capabilities for working with Microsoft Project files — reading, editing, and exporting them — without rewriting your application from scratch.