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I am using SCSF to define a framework of a set of loosely coupled applications and services. The profilecatalog.xml file describes, which plugins should be loaded and also the dependency to the services. This is the standard procedure and is operating well.

However, I would like to enable the possibility to load a plugin at runtime. I have some plugins, which take some time to load. And this plugins are used rarely. So I think to enable the possibility to load this plugins at runtime, only when needed (User clicks on the item). It is of course possible to write the plugins in a way, that does not slow down the starting time of the framework. But I am not responsible for any plugin, so I try to solve this issue from the framework by not loading any plugin.

John Saunders
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You can dynamically load your SCSF modules using techniques outlined in these articles:

  1. http://blogs.southworks.net/mwoloski/2006/02/27/cabmodulesondemand/
  2. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/mszcool/archive/2005/12/20/505976.aspx
  3. http://smartclient.codeplex.com/discussions/222221

One limitation that you might run into is that modules cannot be "unloaded" dynamically.

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  • Hello, thanks. I will investigae the articles. I do know that unloading is another story. But I am fine with this restriction. I just want to load them. I upvote your post. If I find a suitable answer, I will check the acceptance as well. Thanks! – Patrick Mar 18 '13 at 09:06
  • The first links looks exactly to what I am searching. However, the link to the source code is unfortunately broken. The sample code would be very nice to see. – Patrick Mar 19 '13 at 14:11
  • The example in the first link talks about modifying default SCSF solution files. If you are working with an existing solution you should be able to follow it and make the same modifications in your project. There are already comments in the link that are a couple years old which request for a re-upload of a the sample so I wouldn't hold my breath for it. If you run into further issues you can post them here and I will do my best to help. – neverseenjack Mar 20 '13 at 16:19