DB/Reporting :: Changing An App From CE To SQL Server Express?
Oct 28, 2009
I started coding my first "real" stand-alone desktop application in VB 2008 Express. I was led into believing that using SQL Express Compact Edition was the thing to use for my database since it would reside on each PC (laptops) that I installed the program on. I created all my tables and about 6 forms and all was going well until I came to the point where I need to display a grid showing data from multiple tables using what i think is supposed to be a view. Now the problem is that CE doesnt allow views. Here are my questions:
1. Can I convert my CE database file into an SQL Server Express file?
2. Do I have to re-write all my forms that are using the database? I am planning on creating my SQL Server Express database with the same table names and the same field names, data types, etc.
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Oct 18, 2009
I use Ms VB 2008 express edition with SQL server express. I want to know what is the reference to be added to make a connection the SQL express database?
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Apr 14, 2009
I'm at an absolute loss here, I've read so many different things.I just want to add new records to a database I created using SQL Server 2008 with SQL statements in Visual Basic Express 2008. But I can't even connect/get it to recognise the database I created.The database name is 'database.mdf' and is situated in the MSSQL/DATA folder. So far I've read I need to use this code;
Code:
Conn.ConnectionString = "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data source=database.mdf"
Conn.Open()
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Dec 18, 2008
I have just installed VB.NET 2003 and I am trying to manage some databases using SQL Server 2005 Express.When I try accessing the database via the data connection tab, I get the following message.
Quote: You have connected to a version of SQL Server later than SQL Server 2000. The version of Visual Studio or Access that you are using was released before the version of SQL Server to which you are connected. For this reason, you might encounter problems.
Please check with Microsoft to see if there is a service pack that you should apply to Visual Studio or Office in order to get support for the version of SQL Server to which you are connected.You can continue but any new object types might not be enumerated, and it will not be possible to save any objects or database diagrams that you create using the Visual Database Tools.I can not add tables or manage data fields. Does anyone know how to get the patch referred to in the message above? I can not find it via google or this forum.
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Jul 8, 2008
For years now I have been using access as my database. But with the SQL server Express version around I have been wondering if it is not better to use this instead of access. Note: I only develop applications for small businesses and a limited set of users. So what do you guys prefer and recommend?
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Aug 3, 2009
I have been using Access 200 as my database of choice with Visual Basic 2008 Express.I am trying to start usingSQL Server Express but having a difficult time with it. All of the instrctions I have tri9ed seem to be written for someone who already knows the answers. Here's my problem.I wrote a program using Access, with one table and five queries and it works fine. Using that program as a baseI created an SQL Server database within Visual basic. Naturally I changed my code to reflect SQL rather then OLEDB.When I try to run the program I get an error message telling me that the database is not registered. When I use the SQL Server Management Studio Expres, it shows my database by give a big message that the database is not registered.
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Jul 25, 2010
will SQL statements that work in Compact SQL Server also work in the Express Edition of SQL Server?
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Mar 17, 2009
I'm working on a multi user VB.Net windows application with back end as SQL Server 2008 Express. The SQL Server is installed on the intranet network drive. This is the connection string I will be using. Is this correct?
Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=Q:DatabasePrintDB.mdf;Integrate d Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True
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Nov 1, 2011
Is it possible to connect to a database on SQL Server R2 Express from Visual Basic Express? I am following a set of tutorial videos done in SQL Server 2005, but cannot seem to connect to create the database. I have created the database in SQL Server R2 Express, but cannot connect. Is there a work around?
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Feb 29, 2012
Here is the scoop: I am trying to make a user account SQL database work with Visual Basic 2008 Express for login purposes, i.e. usernames & passwords. Plan is to host this server so people can login to use the the application and verify they have a valid account. I would like to host all the account information in SQL due to the possiblity of hundreds of users at any given time. I also need the ability to add data to the database for users registering for the first time. The SQL server will need to be able to access the SQL Server databases remote via WAN.
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Jan 21, 2011
I am trying to re write a VB6 program using MS Access, many years ago, using VB 2010 express and SQL server 2008 R2 Express. I have a database with several tables, which I created using the designer. I am able to connect to the database and select data and display it in textboxes etc in vb code. What I have not been able to in code is to INSERT rows DELETE rows or UPDATE any data in the tables. I can do any of these operations using the Query Designer, but I want to do it in code. I can post some code if necessiary, but I thought it might just be some property that I had not set in the designer.
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Feb 29, 2012
there Dream in Code Community! Im an okay programmer as far as skill right now I am still learning as we all are I need some help from some experienced VB.NET programmers in the community, Here is the scoop: I am trying to make a user account SQL database work with Visual Basic 2008 Express for login purposes, i.e. usernames & passwords.
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May 13, 2005
It's probably just a case of me not looking in the right place or not seeing the obvious, but does anyone know if a machine with just version 2.0 of the .NET Framework should be able to run a VB.NET Express application which accesses a SQL Server Express database file? Or is there an additional requirement for a non-development machine to have some kind of SQL Server Express runtime component in addition to the 2.0 Framework?It seems to be counterintuitive to expect that a VB.NET application would be able to access any kind of SQL Server data without having some kind of SQL Server host component (Express or otherwise) installed. But then again, it seems just as counterintuitive that Microsoft would require the download and installation of the new framework as well as a separate database runtime in order for the average user to run an application with accesses a local SQL Server Express database.To me, it runs contrary to the whole concept of XCopy deployment to require more than just the application's files and .NET Framework for an application to run properly. But nothing I've read so far explicitly indicates that a user would require anything more than the app files and the framework to run an application which accesses SQL Server Express data. But...I can't get any VB Express applications which uses a SQL Server Express databases to run on any machine that doesn't have SQL Server Express installed.What am I missing?(Apologies if this isn't the right group to post this in.
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Oct 8, 2011
I am not that good with sql/visual basic but I have a sql database hooked up to visual basic and I would like to know how to make a picture box change pictures.
For example:
in sql : picture= 0 in VB: if number = 0 then display.nopicture
in sql: Picture = 1 in vb: if number = 1 then display.Picture01
This is for avatar use in my program.
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Sep 30, 2011
I am writing a custom application for IMAIl express 11.5 using IMAIl Server API for .Net
I am using the following code:
Dim DomData As New DomainData()
DomData.Aliases = "TestALias"
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May 17, 2010
I have a connection string in my app.config:
Code:
connectionString="data source=.sql2008 ;Database=Database1; Integrated Security=FALSE; Persist Security Info=True;" />
How do I change to another database (one of many) without using multiple strings? Can I change while the connection is open?
Code:
Dim myConn As New SqlConnection(System.Configuration.ConfigurationManager.AppSettings("ConnectionString"))
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Mar 27, 2008
I'm trying to make my datagrids datasource change when you select a particular item from a drop down menu but all I get is blank cells! any ideas? I don't think it is changing the colums property automatically either.
If chooseType.Text = "Add / Edit Players" Then
updateDB.DataSource = PlayersBindingSource
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Nov 23, 2009
In my app (written in VS 2003) I use OleDbDataAdapter's to load data. I have some functions that enable be to change the OleDbDataAdapter.SelectCommand.CommandText at run time, by adding a "WHERE" or "HAVING" section to the SQL command, or updating the "WHERE " or "HAVING" section. This way I have have generic load data functions. (load all invoices for Customer 123, load all invoices for the year 2009, or load all invoices for Customer 123 for the year 2009).
With the new VS 2008 TableAdapter, the TableAdaper.CommandCollection property is Protected. How can I edit the TableAdaper.CommandCollection(0).CommandText at run time?
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Apr 23, 2010
I have a report viewer that i would like to display different data in depending on the report button that the user clicks. The data is stored in access databases. I am able to retreive the data and display the initial report but i have not been able to change the report/data that is being displayed.
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Sep 10, 2009
I am finally ready to move off MSACCESS to SQL. All the advice I've received says to go to SQL Express. I am running VS2008 using VB. I have a lot of experience with MS access. My apps are web based and communicate via web services with the clients. All I need is a good starting point, I want to convert my tables to SQL Express. All documentation I've found has been rather disjointed.
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Sep 29, 2010
I have an SQl Connection: Con
con.close
after I close the connection I cannot copy the Sql Express Db because it is still in use but I have CLOSED the connection.
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Sep 19, 2010
I'm searching a free reporting tool for vb.net express. I only want pdf export and the basic functionality of a reporting tool (grouping, functions, lines, etc). I use postgresql server.What free tools are there out?
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Jun 10, 2011
Anyone know of any free reporting tools - I am using vb.net express, which doesn't have any report features with it.
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Nov 30, 2011
I'm trying to make a game with a friend. We have 4 sprites (pictureboxes)and we're trying to make them change tab order based on a value assigned to their variable.
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Dec 7, 2009
I downloaded the free Visual Basic Express Edition to create an application that connects to a Mysql database. I searched for the connection string and found a bunch of different ones.I have no idea which one should I use with Visual Basic Express Edition. I have been using PHP, javascript and mysql for a couple of years, but I have never used Visual Basic and have everything to learn.
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Apr 24, 2008
What is the best way to set the default value for 'bit' or boolean data types in SQL express? I am using the data base explorer in VB Express 2008 and the only way I seem to be able to do it is by using ((0)) for false and ((1)) for true.
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Sep 19, 2009
I have an access 2003 database. I have VS2008 installed. I had SQL 2008 installed and with the problems upsizing I dumped SQL2008 and installed SQL2005. I would like to upsize the Access database to an SQL Express database. When I open Access 2007 and open database tool to do an upsize, I get ODBC-Failed.
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Nov 15, 2009
Ive been using both SQL Server CE and SQL Server Express. Both are pretty easy to program. What are the considerations for choosing one over the other ?
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Mar 9, 2010
1.Establishing a connection to a database(preferably one that is inherit within the project and can travel with it)
2. Setting the correct references to the database ( I tried connecting via JET with windows 7 and I get an error that I cannot use JET)
3. Query the database (Access) with SQL, and return those results to a recordset.
4. Loop through the recordset.
5. close the database connection
6. Open recordset and write data to table.
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Feb 4, 2010
anyone know a good free reporting tool compatible with oracle database and visual studio express?
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