Robert Meek wrote:
> I'm very new to NET but especially to working with dB's in NET, and I'm
> in need of some help if possible.
> I understand about copying the three necessary dll's to my exe's
> directory and renaming the fbembed.dll to fbclient.dll if working in
The fbembed and fbclient are different files. fbclient is only clinet for
connecting to FB server. fbembed is client and embedded server. So you can
use fbembed as client, but better is to use fbclient. If you're planing to
use embedded version, leave library named fbembed.dll. FB ADO.NET Provider
will find it.
> Windows. I also know my connectionString should start with "local host=path
> and filename of exe", but what else if anything is required?
Look at the FbConnectionStringBuilder class.
> The information I found on using the embedded version didn't say
> anything about how to setup any components that might be needed except that
> a provider is required and I've not been able to find one in the
> installation.
What components? Provider is a middle layer between app and DB. You're using
same components for every provider - BindingSource, DataSet, GridView, etc.
> Could someone please offer me a step by step introduction to using the
> embedded version. Just something simple to get me started? Also can
Look at google about embedded version, or ask in support list.
> Firebird ONLY use SQL or can I use typical data access methods via table
> properties as I did when working in Win32 Delphi with other dB's? Same
> question for creating a table and storing it's definitions?
You can use pure SQL and also "abstract" classes like DataSet...
> Once I get started I know I'll be able to figure most everything else
> out from the docs provided by the supersaver as they appear pretty complete,
> but at this point I'm lost! Thanx in advance!
>
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