Summary

The Laserfiche software development kit (SDK) includes tools that allow you to create custom applications that access Laserfiche. The SDK is divided up into the following components:

• Programming interfaces: These take the form of various dynamic link libraries (dll's) and Java .jar files. See the bin subfolder or JRA subfolder in the SDK installation path on your development machine. By default, the root installation path is "C:\Program Files \Laserfiche\SDK 8.3" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Laserfiche\SDK 8.3."
• Distribution tools: The SDK provides merge modules for those developers who need to create custom installations. See the msm subfolder in the SDK installation path on your development machine. By default, the path is "C:\Program Files\Laserfiche\SDK 8.3\msm" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Laserfiche\SDK 8.3\msm." There is also a 32-bit and 64-bit all-in-one runtime installation available for those who prefer a turn-key method for distributing the Laserfiche libraries. The runtime installations are located on the install DVD.
• Documentation: The SDK installs help files. See the Docs subfolder in the SDK installation path. In addition, the installation includes sample Visual Studio 2008 projects in both Visual Basic.NET and C# that highlight common tasks. See the Samples subfolder.

Requirements

LaserficheServerObjects (LFSO) supports Laserfiche Server 8.0 and later.

RepositoryAccess (RA), DocumentServices (DS), and JRepositoryAccess (JRA) support Laserfiche Server 8.2.1 and later.

The Laserfiche SDK components rely on Microsoft technology. Make sure the following Microsoft redistributable packages are installed as needed.

Most Laserfiche SDK components require the Visual C++ 2008 runtime components. 32-bit and 64-bit installations are available from Microsoft.com:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package (x64)

SDK 8.3 includes two versions of RepositoryAccess 8.3 and DocumentServices 8.3. One version targets the .NET 2.0 CLR, while the other version targets the .NET 4.0 CLR. The .NET 2 versions require the Visual C++ 2008 runtime components, while the .NET 4 versions require the Visual C++ 2010 runtime components. 32-bit and 64-bit installations are also available from Microsoft.com:

• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x64)

The Laserfiche SDK 8.2 .NET components and SDK 8.3 .NET 2.0 CLR components require .NET Framework 3.5:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1

The Laserfiche SDK 8.3 .NET 4.0 CLR components require .NET Framework 4.0:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (Web Installer)

Installation Information

The Laserfiche SDK 8.3 can be installed side-by-side with your existing Laserfiche Toolkit 8.0 installation and Laserfiche SDK 8.2 installation.

The Laserfiche SDK 8.3 includes both a 32-bit and 64-bit installation. You only need to install the version that matches your computer's architecture. The 64-bit installation includes both the 32-bit and 64-bit components. The 32-bit installation installs the 32-bit SDK libraries, but includes both the 32-bit and 64-bit merge modules for creating custom installations.

Related Links

1012882 List of Changes for the Laserfiche SDK 8.3.