I've found an example of a console application that uses U2.data.client.dll to talk to Unidata accounts (databases), I've tested it and so far so good, currently I'm trying to convert the console application to an API application and so far I've come to understand: that the above mentioned dll is only compatible with .net framework 4.8 and nothing higher. it uses MSbuild in csproj. My issues lie in the fact that thus far I've only worked with SDK builds, unsure how to convert or create an API from there. If anyone has tried this before can you please provide some clarity?

creating an API in C# to access data in an Unidata db

Magdelene 1

I've found an example of a console application that uses U2.data.client.dll to talk to Unidata accounts (databases), I've tested it and so far so good, currently I'm trying to convert the console application to an API application and so far I've come to understand:

that the above mentioned dll is only compatible with .net framework 4.8 and nothing higher.
it uses MSbuild in csproj.

My issues lie in the fact that thus far I've only worked with SDK builds, unsure how to convert or create an API from there. If anyone has tried this before can you please provide some clarity?

Tianyu Sun-MSFT 31,601 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2022-10-20T09:54:46.41+00:00

Hi @Magdelene ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. Do you know the specific kind of the API project that you want to convert to? Could you share us more information to better help you?
Magdelene 1 Reputation point

2022-10-20T13:17:08.133+00:00

Hi @Tianyu Sun-MSFT , thanks

Wanted to change to Web API, But I have managed to change it to use the SDK build, and now it uses Microsoft.NET.Sdk.web. Thank you for the feedback.

I'll be asking alot more questions while on the journey of building this, look forward to the assistance :)
Tianyu Sun-MSFT 31,601 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2022-10-31T13:47:48.877+00:00

Hi @Magdelene ,

Please see if following documents help.

Get Started with ASP.NET Web API 2(C#)

Using Web API 2 with Entity Framework 6 Tutorial Series

Besides, I think you can try to create some controllers > access databases in controllers and then return the data.

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