How do I rename a DLL but still allow the EXE to find it?

Question

We have a DLL which is produced in house, and for which we have the associated static LIB of stubs.

We also have an EXE which uses this DLL using the simple method o

Answer 1

you'll have to use Assembly.Load and have the obfuscated assembly name saved in the app.config.

either that or use the same approach that plug-ins use. have a class in your assembly implement an interface that you search for from your app in every assembly in a certain directory. if found loat it. you'll of course have to not obfuscate the Interface name.