offers offers various packages to help developers integrate advanced features into their applications with ease. When choosing a package, developers should select "chilkat-x64" for 64-bit applications or when the project settings don't prefer a 32-bit approach. For 32-bit applications or when the "Prefer 32-bit" option is active, "chilkat-win32" is the way to go. Matching the package to your project settings is crucial to avoid any "incorrect format" errors. While these downloads are geared towards the .NET Framework, there are specific packages for .NET Core applications available on NuGet, so make sure to pick the right one based on your application's needs.
Installation is straightforward: download, unzip, and reference the DLL in your Visual Studio project. No additional setup is required. However, developers should be aware of common issues like the "incorrect format" error if the wrong DLL version is used or the "module not found" error, which can occur if the required Microsoft Visual C++ runtime isn't installed. Depending on the version of the .NET Framework you are using, the appropriate Visual C++ runtime will vary, so installing the correct one is important.
