Csvhelper: Is .Net 4 Framework compatibility thinkable

Created on 1 Mar 2019 · 7Comments · Source: JoshClose/CsvHelper

Hi Josh,
I am working on a small tool that enables me to write data into a table by column and row values and then exports the result to a csv, which is where CsvHelper came into play.
Unfortunately I had to switch to .Net 4 because of issues referencing a higher Framework .dll an now cannot use CsvHelper anymore because it requires .Net 4.5.
Is there any chance to introduce compatibility?

cheers
Mirko

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M1k50

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.NET 4.0 is not even supported by MS anymore. I think you should fix the other libs instead of downgrading all the others.

GeertvanHorrik on 1 Mar 2019

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.NET 4.0 is not even supported by MS anymore. I think you should fix the other libs instead of downgrading all the others.

GeertvanHorrik on 1 Mar 2019

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So true! I wish I hat that in my hands. The issue is Spotwares cTrader, which is still using the outdated .Net 4. It really is a hassle trying to work with that kind of an old base dll.

M1k50 on 1 Mar 2019

Technically, you should be able to reference even .net 2.0 assemblies in higher assemblies. I recommend contacting them for an updated version (but that could require a paid subscription).

GeertvanHorrik on 1 Mar 2019

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I would also like support for .NET 4.0. We have a number of wealthy but stubborn customers still running Windows XP!

addisonvex on 20 Nov 2019

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We have a number of wealthy but stubborn customers still running Windows XP!

Great, if these wealthy customers can fully support (as in pay for) the whole development, it can be considered a serious option.

GeertvanHorrik on 20 Nov 2019

Great, if these wealthy customers can fully support (as in pay for) the whole development, it can be considered a serious option.

Sadly this is not how this works for us. Had CsvHelper been compatible with our platforms then we would have donated. However we'd prefer to look for a quicker solution than await a third-party development cycle. Thanks for the response though!

addisonvex on 20 Nov 2019

You can download an older version of CsvHelper that is 4.0 compatible. CsvHelper is using Microsoft.CSharp which doesn't work with anything less than 4.5. CsvHelper version 2.16.3 is the last version that is net40 compatible. https://www.nuget.org/packages/CsvHelper/2.16.3