DynObj Plugin Library

DynObj is a C/C++ library for creating cross-compiler plugin libraries from Arne Steinarson. It’s based on a shared type information system and allows you to load binary plugins and to interact with them in type safe ways.

• http://dynobj.sourceforge.net/
• http://www.codeproject.com/KB/library/dynobj.aspx

The author notes the following potential uses of DynObj

1. A program working with sound can install additional effect filters while running.
2. A file manager can add plugins that handles new archive types.
3. Or it can add file popup menu handlers, or toolbar commands from plugins.
4. A text editor can add an editing mode (say Python editing) when the text editor is running.

Arne also provides a great background to the problem of creating cross-platform and cross-compiler plugins.