/// <summary>
/// If you're not using MSIX or sparse packages, you must call this method to register your AUMID with the Compat library and to
/// register your COM CLSID and EXE in LocalServer32 registry. Feel free to call this regardless, and we will no-op if running
/// under Desktop Bridge. Call this upon application startup, before calling any other APIs.
/// </summary>
/// <typeparam name="T">Your implementation of NotificationActivator. Must have GUID and ComVisible attributes on class.</typeparam>
/// <param name="aumid">An AUMID that uniquely identifies your application.</param>
public static void RegisterAumidAndComServer <T>(string aumid)
where T : NotificationActivator
{
if (string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(aumid))
{
throw new ArgumentException("You must provide an AUMID.", nameof(aumid));
}
// If running as Desktop Bridge
if (DesktopBridgeHelpers.IsRunningAsUwp())
{
// Clear the AUMID since Desktop Bridge doesn't use it, and then we're done.
// Desktop Bridge apps are registered with platform through their manifest.
// Their LocalServer32 key is also registered through their manifest.
_aumid = null;
_registeredAumidAndComServer = true;
return;
}
_aumid = aumid;
string exePath = Process.GetCurrentProcess().MainModule.FileName;
RegisterComServer <T>(exePath);
_registeredAumidAndComServer = true;
}
private static void EnsureRegistered()
{
// If not registered AUMID yet
if (!_registeredAumidAndComServer)
{
// Check if Desktop Bridge
if (DesktopBridgeHelpers.IsRunningAsUwp())
{
// Implicitly registered, all good!
_registeredAumidAndComServer = true;
}
else
{
// Otherwise, incorrect usage
throw new Exception("You must call RegisterAumidAndComServer first.");
}
}
// If not registered activator yet
if (!_registeredActivator)
{
// Incorrect usage
throw new Exception("You must call RegisterActivator first.");
}
}