Using the Framework

To use the framework, you should have a good understanding of the following:

• Fundamentals of Automation and dual interfaces. 
  
  
• How to modify an Object Description Language (.odl) file.
  
  
• How to work with COM persistence interfaces, most notably IStream and IPersistStream. However, you are not required to have much knowledge of the OLE embedding interfaces.

Note   Those programmers who do not have specific performance requirements, are not familiar with the many pertinent COM/OLE technologies, or work primarily with the Microsoft Foundation Classes may find the MFC more suited to their needs.