Java/COM bridge (challenge)

• Project ID:

  772189

• Project Type:

  Fixed

• Budget:

  $250-$750 USD
  

Project Description:

We would like to improve the Open Source Jabaco Framework. Visit Jabaco.org to learn more about the backgrounds. Short: It is possible to convert an existing VB6 project to Jabaco and compile it to Java Bytecode. It is currently not possible to convert VB6-projects with COM-dependencies to Jabaco (without using JNI and creating a native wrapper for that). This should be improved. In detail:

We need a generic bridge between COM and Java: Java application <=> Bridge <=> 3rd party COM-Server. It should be possible to add an ActiveX-Control to Swing (without creating a native wrapper manually). It should be possible to catch events and invoke methods/properties within Java and without native action. It is acceptable to use IDispatch for that. It is also possible to create a standalone (autonom) Proxy-Creator: 3rd party (binary) COM-Server => Converter => Java Wrapper (Jar-archive)

The solution will be published open source within the Jabaco framework. Contact me for any details.

Skills required:

C++ Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Visual Basic, Windows Desktop