1.is it possible to save the database connection string to the textfile so that user would be able to know where the database is stored?
2. Any way to let the user decide where the database is stored? Since usually we, the programmer write the database connection string ourselves..
I would like to enable my app to run from a central database, but I dont want to recompile should the DB server change. Are my only two options saving the connection string to an XML file or the registry?
If so I think the XML file will probably be the way I go at least for me. I dont really want to mess with the registry. I just wanted to check what my options are.
Currently I am saving data from my applications by saving a text file via a stream reader as a string. I have come to a problem. In my current application, I have an array of the following structure:
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I want to save a string of text to a file every 1.4 seconds or so, and each day at midnight I want to create a new file for the days log data so I keep the file size down. The file stays open the whole time so that it is ready to accept data from several different forms which call a function (SaveToVoltsLogFile(str)), so I open it at module level like this:
Dim fsVlogStream As New FileStream(EVENT_LOG_PATH & VOLTS_LOG_FILENAME & DateString & ".ip", FileMode.Append, FileAccess.Write, FileShare.Read)
Dim swVlogWriter As New StreamWriter(fsVlogStream)
Now each time I call a function SaveToVoltsLogFile(str), the str data gets saved to the file:
Friend Sub SaveToVoltsLogFile(ByVal str As String)
swVlogWriter.WriteLine(str)
swVlogWriter.Flush()
End Sub
But by opening it this way, I cannot call a sub to close it and open a new file for the next day because putting the Dims into a sub means that the file is out of scope to other subs/functions, so my Save... sub won't work! So, what I think I need is a separate sub to open the file, another sub to close it, and another to write the str data. But how do I do this and keep the file in scope to all subs?
I want to connect to a text file(*.txt) through VB 6.0 and my connection string is:
"PROVIDER=MICROSOFT.JET.OLEDB.4.0;DATASOURCE=C:Test.txt;EXTENDED PROPERTIES='Text;HDR=Yes;FMT=Delimited';"
I have also tried,
"PROVIDER=MICROSOFT.JET.OLEDB.4.0;DATASOURCE=C:;EXTENDED PROPERTIES='Text;HDR=Yes;FMT=Delimited';"
But I am getting an error for both:
Runtime error: -2147467259(80004005)
Could not find installable ISAM
I have Windows XP SP2 and MDAC 2.8 SP1 has been installed with that
I want to upload a text file to a table I have in my database. I have never done this kind of a thing so I don't have any clue. The column is in longblob.
View 10 RepliesIs it possible to use a file browser to load a connection string when the start form is loaded?
Using ofb As New OpenFileDialog
If ofb.ShowDialog = Windows.Forms.DialogResult.OK Then
Dim cConnectionString As String = ofb.FileName
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in my Few small projects i have been using this code for connection to database in every forms.
Dim con As New OleDbConnection("Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=|DataDirectory|YTCARGO1.mdb;Persist Security Info=True")
i would like to ask where is the best place to save a mysql connection string.i want to be able to change the connection string(host,username,password) during runtime so if the server changes IP address i can change it.
View 10 RepliesIs there a way to display the connection properties dialog for connection string browsing(for database) in run time?
As I want the user to be able to connect to various database using the GUI.
I'm facing a problem after installation any software setup that has a database in access(mdb file) How to I transfer file path in our connection string.
View 3 RepliesI have written a program which connects to MS sql express 2008 using the string below. This is OK on my computer but when I try to run this on a client computer I get the following message: "An attempt to attatch an auto-named database for file :(C:UsersBarry2010 vb programsadotrialadotrialResults 6.mdf) failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share."
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How do I assign a My.Settings.Item connection string to cmd.Connection connection string value?
Dim cmd As New SqlCommand()
cmd.Connection = My.Settings.Item("csStaffHoursWorked")
cmd.CommandType = CommandType.StoredProcedure
cmd.CommandText = "spSaveDeltekImport"
Between ODBC and OLEDB providers, which one is more flexible at both the application level, and at the report level using crystal report?
View 1 RepliesWhat is the connection string for connecting MS Access 2010 (.accdb) database in VB.net.
View 3 RepliesOr there's another way to make it, without adding a Connection String?
View 3 RepliesMy Ms-Access .mdb file is on my website. It is in the App_Data Folder
The current connection string is:
OleDbDataAdapter Da = new OleDbDataAdapter("Select * from SerialNo",
new OleDbConnection(@"provider=microsoft.jet.oledb.4.0;
data source=ftp://ftp.WebsiteName.com/App_Data/SerialNo.mdb"));
Where am I making a mistake in above connection string?
Note: CRs added in the code for better readability
Is it possible change the connection string to a different database when the user changes the database they are using .i have a working program atm but i want to be able to change the connection with out having to change the code. the databases contain information from different years but all have the same tables queries etc.
View 2 RepliesMy query is not the straightforward connection to MS Access.I am using a third application that places all data in an Access database BUT recently they changed the database so that it doesn't end in '.mdb', instead in another suffix: '.accdb'.The database is still an Access database but I cannot connect to it using the connection strings:[code]Previously I was able to use the second connection when the database name ended in '.mdb' (Database Name.mdb).
View 1 RepliesI have an application that will be called by a database(this application is called from an access shell that uses SQL Server Tables), my question is do I need to provide a connection string to write to the database or since it is already open I can just pass the insert statement. If I am to provide a connection string do I use OLEDB JET 4.0 or ?
View 4 RepliesI have just written an application for myself and a few other users to use .rdp to connect to a number of servers, by clicking on the appropriate button. In the full version of the program I have two sets of connections one for when we are inside our vpn, which uses local ip addresses and DNS names; and the other which uses the external IP addresses and DNS names.This works quite well; if the user has stored credentials on their pc for the connection they connect straightaway; and if they don't the .rdp dialogue opens up with the server name/address filled in, ready for them to edit the rest of the required information.The problem for me is that this means I have to code 43 different Private Subs and then link the buttons; and I was hoping that instead of individually coding each connection, I could get the users to:Select by an option button whether the connection was internal or external
View 3 Replieshow to find connection string of any database or any server like, access or sql or Oracle?ans:-to find connection string.first open the new notepad.don't write anything it it.just save any side like my document,or Desktop with any name and give it's extension. " UDL ".after there will be one PC type folder will be created. double click on that folder and go to first tab that is Provider.select your provider like Access, Sql etc. and go to Next tab that is connection. if access then it will tell you enter database name or you can locate your database .mdb file and if it is sql then it will ask you your server name, authentication and database name. select it and click on text connection it will give message connection is OK.then close the file and further open that file with notepad you will get your connection string.
View 2 RepliesHow to use Connection string with VS 2010 during form design? Actually i added database through Data -> Add new Data Sources.And When i publish the project How to publish database too? [code]
View 3 RepliesI just want to know what is your suggestion about storing database connection strings in .NET? I am using My.Setting usually, but now I am facing with versioning of my application. When I upgrade my application to higher version the value in My.Setting has been changed, it didn't remain as user has set before, but changed base on my machine's setting. eg. the value in My.Settings Version 1.0.0.0 (User's computer) is 'ABC' When I develop again some new feature on my machine and set its version to 1.0.0.2, of course the connection string in my computer's My.Setting file is different with User's computer's My.Setting. So when I copied my recent updated file to use's computer, then run the application, the application read the new My.Setting file from my computer but not from their computer. the value in My.Settings Version 1.0.0.2 (Developer's computer) is 'DEF' Therefore I have to reset and reset their connection strings onve I updated their application, that's too annoying?
View 16 RepliesDim con As New OleDb.OleDbConnection
Try
con.ConnectionString = "PROVIDER=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source = D:\project\login.mdb"
con.Open()
str = "insert into table1 values(" & Text1.text & ",'" & Text2.text & "')"
cmd = New OleDbCommand(str, con)
cmd.ExecuteNonQuery()
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If I insert integer value it will be updated in database every thing is ok but when I want to write some string in my textboxes and want to send them I get connection error.
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if i change it under settings it is working but i want to be able to change it in my running application, or when the application is opened for the first time i should be able to put in die path for the database.
I will be developing a program using visual studio 2008 with ms access 2007 as my database. What I only use is this type of connection string: "Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source=C:mydatabase.mdb;Jet OLEDB:System Database=system.mdw;" but i was asked if it is possible to put the database in sharepoint and I haven't even tried it before. The case is like this, the program that i will do would be installed on some computer units of different branches of the company then the database should be accessible through sharepoint so that every users can access the most updated database.
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I'm trying to add a datagridview in vb.net, but it does not allow me to change the connection string or the database that should be imported to connect to it. The only thing that I'm seeing is the previous ms sql database that I connected with datagridview and everytime I click the new connection, the window closes and it leaves me with the datagridview with the previous connection that I have. And its not applicable because, now I want to connect it with mysql. Not ms sql. Its some sort of a cache like feature in vb.net, how do I get rid of it. so that I can add the new connection for mysql? Do I need to reinstall visual studio 2008?
View 1 RepliesI would like to develop a Windows Service in VB.NET to monitor different SQL databases running in different servers. The user will enter/define connection string for each database.Also he/she will define connection interval.
For example, database A needs to be checked in every 5 mins and database B needs to be checked every 24 hours.
What is the best approach for this project?
I am newbie in Visual studion 2010. May i know how do i setup the connection for a mdb file. Below is my code and i have encountered an error. the error message is "A first chance exception of type '[URL]' occurred in WindowsApplication1.exe".
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