retrieve sql database from ApplicationData folder with vb.net application

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my vb.net application needs a database, so i set sql database on my applicationData folder like this 'C:\Users\shani\AppData\Roaming' and i set connection string as 'Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=C:\Users\shani\AppData\Roaming\test.mdf;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=30;User Instance=True'.everything works correctly
But the problem is, if i install my application on any other computer connection string will get wrong.
how can my application retrieve sql database from ApplicationData folder without considering computer username
plz anyone answer.... am traped

Posted 19-Nov-13 23:42pm

shahee

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adityasahver · Answer 1 · 2013-11-19T23:52:00

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Try using DataDirectory--

SQL

"Data Source=AdityaSahVer\\SQLEXPRESS; Integrated Security=True;"AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|\DbFileName.mdf;Initial Catalog=Shipment"

Posted 19-Nov-13 23:52pm

adityasahver