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This walkthrough uses SQL Server Express LocalDB and the Northwind sample database.
(All steps followed)
Create a New Windows Forms Application Project
(All steps followed)
Add a New Dataset to the Application
Visual Studio adds a file called NorthwindDataset.xsd to the project and opens it in the Dataset Designer.
OPENS AN EMPTY WINDOW INSTEAD OF THE FILE, with following message:
"Use the Dataset Designer to visiall create and edit datasets.
Drag datebase items from Server Explorer or the Dataset Toolbox onto the design surface,
or right-click here to add new items."
Create a Data Connection in Server Explorer
Add Connection
Data source:
Microsoft SQL Server Database File (SqlClient)
Database file name (new or existing)
NorthwindDataset
[OK]
The database file 'C:\Users\Mac\Documents\NorthwindDataset.mdf'
does not exist.
Would you like to create it?
[Yes]
Create the Tables in the Dataset
This section explains how to add tables to the dataset.
To create the Customers table
NO TABLES LISTED!
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