how to list row data from sdf datbase

Hi KarlTheHopeless;

Because you are using a sdf datbase you can not use the ORM to create the DataContect mapping the the classes in code to the database. There seems to be a work around and the steps can be found here at SQL Server Compact and LINQ . Once you have the DataContext created the query would look like:

Dim context As New DataContext()

Dim fNames = (From f in context.BasicTable _
                          Select f.FirstName).ToList()

fName will now have a List(Of String) with FirstNames.

Fernando

Hi Fernando

That link does not work for me.

Have you any others?

I just tried it again and it is working for me. If it still not working do a google search on "SQL Server Compact and Linq". I have turned off my desk top and using a mobile device right now.

Hi Ferdinand

Yep, the link works now.

But I do not have the file SQLMetal.exe in the folder ...

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.0A\bin\

That file doesn't exist on my machine.

Earlier, you said that "Because you are using a sdf datbase you can not use the ORM to create the DataContect mapping ".

Well, should I try using a different kind of database to make life simpler?

I just want to create a simple database to reside on my local machine.

Nothing particularly fancy.

But, right now, it seems that I am already having to deal with "workarounds" before I even start!

Is this a typical Microsoft shambles, or have I missed something?

Do I really have to hunt around for 'workarounds' just to set up a new database?

Oops! I should have said Fernando.

Apologies.

Brilliant!

Thank you.

Not a problem, always glad to help.  ;=)