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6-Aug-12 6:48

You might try reading through this[^] and see if that helps.

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Vikas borkar6-Aug-12 19:25

Vikas borkar

6-Aug-12 19:25

Thank You for giving me this link.
My dear i was gone through this. But i don't understand it. I am new in the .net technology.So it might take so much time to convert "English" lines into "coding" . I want some coding part so that i would understand and implement it.

C# and .Net, trying to select a list of classes from name of node in xml file

Perry Nordmann5-Aug-12 4:52

Perry Nordmann

5-Aug-12 4:52

Hi, i have a little bit of a problem using xml and mysql in c#. let me show you how this works:

This is how my program works,

this is a treeview that you select a node from

|--------------------|
| -FirstNode
|__+FirstChild
|__+SecondChild
|__+ThirdChild
| -SecondNode
|__+FirstChild
|__+SecondChild
|__+ThirdChild
|--------------------|

and in this datagridview it will show data from the database, based on what treeview node you select.

|-------------------------------|
|Year|Class|Open|Locked|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-----|--------|------|---------|
|-------------------------------|

And the database is built like this:

there are databases (named after the two root nodes in the xml treeview),

FirstNode
SecondNode

Under these databases is the information i want into the datagridview.

and now to the problem, i can't select one of the child nodes without getting information from both of the nodes.

as in example, if i press the first node. everything in the database FirstNode is posted into the datagridview as i want, and that goes to the same for SecondNode. But when i press one of the child nodes i get the information from both of the cilds in both roots. is there a way to make them unique so i can get the correct information from only one of the child nodes? i can post code if that would help you.

Thanks, from Perry Wink | ;)

Re: C# and .Net, trying to select a list of classes from name of node in xml file

Ed Hill _5_5-Aug-12 22:16

Ed Hill _5_

5-Aug-12 22:16

i think a code sample will be required to help you here, specifically the code that loads the data to be shown when you select an item on the tree view.

Re: C# and .Net, trying to select a list of classes from name of node in xml file

Perry Nordmann6-Aug-12 3:27

Perry Nordmann

6-Aug-12 3:27

<blockquote class="FQ">
<div class="FQA">Quote:</div>
XElement doc = XElement.Load(Config.Default.LocXML + Config.Default.NameXML);
            foreach (XElement xmls in doc.Descendants("S"))
            {
                foreach (XElement xmly in xmls.Descendants("Y"))
                {
                    foreach (XElement xmlc in xmly.Descendants("C"))
                    {
                        if (treeView1.SelectedNode.Text == xmls.Attribute("name").Value)
                        {
                            DuHarValgt.Text = "Vennligst velg en klasse til venstre.";
                            ValgtKlasse.Text = "<---------------";
                            DenneEr.Text = "";
                            ÅpenEllerStengt.Text = "";
                            DuMåVente60SekunderFørDuKanÅpneStengeKlassen.Visible = false;
                            button1.Text = "Velg en Klasse";
                            button1.Enabled = false;
                            button1.BackColor = Config.Default.BTNone;

                            if (clear == true)
                            {
                                dataGridView1.Rows.Clear();
                                clear = false;
                            }

                            string Åpent = null;
                            string Låst = null;

                            MySqlCommand cm11 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Åpent` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader11 = cm11.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader11.Read()) { if (reader11.GetString(0) == "1") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } else if (reader11.GetString(0) == "0") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Åpent == "1") { Åpent = "Ja"; } else { Åpent = "Nei"; }

                            MySqlCommand cm12 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Låst` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader12 = cm12.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader12.Read()) { if (reader12.GetString(0) == "1") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } else if (reader12.GetString(0) == "0") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Låst == "1") { Låst = "Ja"; } else { Låst = "Nei"; }

                            dataGridView1.Rows.Add(xmly.Attribute("name").Value, xmlc.Attribute("name").Value, Åpent, Låst);
                        }
                        else if (treeView1.SelectedNode.Text == xmly.Attribute("name").Value)
                        {
                            DuHarValgt.Text = "Vennligst velg en klasse til venstre.";
                            ValgtKlasse.Text = "<---------------";
                            DenneEr.Text = "";
                            ÅpenEllerStengt.Text = "";
                            DuMåVente60SekunderFørDuKanÅpneStengeKlassen.Visible = false;
                            button1.Text = "Velg en Klasse";
                            button1.Enabled = false;
                            button1.BackColor = Config.Default.BTNone;

                            if (clear == true)
                            {
                                dataGridView1.Rows.Clear();
                                clear = false;
                            }

                            string Åpent = null;
                            string Låst = null;

                            MySqlCommand cm11 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Åpent` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader11 = cm11.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader11.Read()) { if (reader11.GetString(0) == "1") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } else if (reader11.GetString(0) == "0") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Åpent == "1") { Åpent = "Ja"; } else { Åpent = "Nei"; }

                            MySqlCommand cm12 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Låst` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader12 = cm12.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader12.Read()) { if (reader12.GetString(0) == "1") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } else if (reader12.GetString(0) == "0") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Låst == "1") { Låst = "Ja"; } else { Låst = "Nei"; }

                            dataGridView1.Rows.Add(xmly.Attribute("name").Value, xmlc.Attribute("name").Value, Åpent, Låst);
                        }
                        else if (treeView1.SelectedNode.Text == xmlc.Attribute("name").Value)
                        {
                            string Åpent = null;
                            string Låst = null;

                            DenneEr.Text = "Denne klassen er:";
                            MySqlCommand cm11 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Åpent` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader11 = cm11.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader11.Read()) { if (reader11.GetString(0) == "1") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } else if (reader11.GetString(0) == "0") { Åpent = reader11.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Åpent == "1") 
                            {
                                ÅpenEllerStengt.Text = "Åpen";
                                button1.Text = "Steng klassen " + treeView1.SelectedNode.Text;
                                button1.Enabled = true;
                                button1.BackColor = Config.Default.BTOpen;
                            }
                            else if (Åpent == "0") 
                            {
                                ÅpenEllerStengt.Text = "Stengt";
                                button1.Text = "Åpne klassen " + treeView1.SelectedNode.Text;
                                button1.Enabled = true;
                                button1.BackColor = Config.Default.BTClosed;
                            }

                            MySqlCommand cm12 = new MySqlCommand("SELECT `Låst` FROM " + Config.Default.MySQL_Schema + "." + xmls.Attribute("name").Value + " WHERE `Klasse`='" + xmlc.Attribute("name").Value + "'", cs);
                            using (MySqlDataReader reader12 = cm12.ExecuteReader())
                            { while (reader12.Read()) { if (reader12.GetString(0) == "1") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } else if (reader12.GetString(0) == "0") { Låst = reader12.GetString(0); } } }
                            if (Låst == "1") 
                            { 
                                Låst = "Ja";
                                DuMåVente60SekunderFørDuKanÅpneStengeKlassen.Visible = true;
                                DuMåVente60SekunderFørDuKanÅpneStengeKlassen.Text = "Du må vente ca " + Config.Default.TimerButton + " sekunder før du kan åpne eller stenge klassen.";
                                button1.Text = "Klassen " + treeView1.SelectedNode.Text + " er låst";
                                button1.Enabled = false;
                                button1.BackColor = Config.Default.BTWait;
                            } 
                            else 
                            {
                                Låst = "Nei";
                                DuMåVente60SekunderFørDuKanÅpneStengeKlassen.Visible = false;
                            }

                            DuHarValgt.Text = "Du har valgt klassen:";
                            ValgtKlasse.Text = treeView1.SelectedNode.Text;
                        }
                    }
                }
            }
</blockquote>

Here is the code from my treeview afterselect, thanks Wink | ;)

Perry ^_^

C# Developer looking for a new project

Liam Cairns Kelly4-Aug-12 15:39

4-Aug-12 15:39

I don't know if this is in the right place or not, but I'm going to assume it is and I apologise if it isn't! :P

I've been developing in C# for a year now and it's my first major language and I'm now looking to join a small project to help build my skills, or to even start one up if you have an idea! Smile | :)

My strongest points are Analysis, Implementation and stuff in that general area. I also work considerably well in a team. Although, my weakness would have to be design, as I haven't really gotten very far with it. But I do have basic/possibly intermediate skills in HTML and CSS. My problem is designing in environments like this.

I know things such as basic I/O functions, operation of WMP/iTunes through DLL referencing, xml parsing, class builds, open source libraries, creating automatic update functions (the one in VS is rather crumby, if you ask me!) threading and much more.

So if you're looking for people to help out in your project, even just little, and you're interested in letting me join reply here or send me a message. And if you've read all of this then I both thank and salute you! Big Grin | :-D

modified 4-Aug-12 21:46pm.

Wes Aday4-Aug-12 15:43

4-Aug-12 15:43

You might want to at least edit your posting and remove your email address. Unless you like the spammers scraping your email and then sending you lots of nice emails for problems you didn't know you had.

Liam Cairns Kelly4-Aug-12 15:45

4-Aug-12 15:45

Aha yeah you're probably right! I get so much spam mail its unreal. This is probably why I get it all. Thanks for pointing that out. Smile | :)

Wes Aday4-Aug-12 15:50

4-Aug-12 15:50

You're welcome. And you message probably rightfully belongs in the collaboration forum.

Liam Cairns Kelly4-Aug-12 15:51

4-Aug-12 15:51

Yeah. I'm new to the website and don't really know much about the forum contents or navigation. My bad. Frown | :(

Wes Aday4-Aug-12 15:53

4-Aug-12 15:53

Not a problem. Happens all the time.

Mycroft Holmes4-Aug-12 17:47

Mycroft Holmes

4-Aug-12 17:47

I find getting the idea for a project to learn/play on to be the most difficult thing, therefore the few I have I hoard Blush | :O

You could always peruse the codeplex stuff and see if you can join there. I have never used it but I believe it is open source and it seems reasonable that other devs would be welcome on some of the projects, especially if they are not too specialised.

Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH

Liam Cairns Kelly5-Aug-12 5:13

5-Aug-12 5:13

I think this is a problem all developers suffer with, especially ones that are just starting out and learning the ropes. I know its certainly the hardest part for me, which is why I asked this question. Smile | :)

Thanks for that suggest, I just looked on there and there was quite a few interesting projects that I'm applying for. I'd recommend looking there yourself as there are some really promising applications being made. Big Grin | :-D

C# 2010 change linq to sql

jschell5-Aug-12 7:56

jschell

5-Aug-12 7:56

Following has many, many different projects.

http://sourceforge.net/[^]

dcof4-Aug-12 11:03

dcof

4-Aug-12 11:03

In a C# 2010 application that uses linq to sql datacontext object that connects to a sql server 2008 r2 database, I need to do a maintenance change to modify the size of a notes field from varchar(500) to varchar(900).

I am getting the error message, "changing the data type of column 'field2' on table 'test1' from 'varchar(500)' to 'varchar (900)' causes the following indexes to exceed the maximum index size of 900 bytes: index2 when change the column size using sql server management studio 2008 r2.

I am assuming that the datacontext object added this notes field to the index? If I am correct or not, can you tell me why a data field of this size would be used as a foreign key by the data context object.

I am trying to determine what my options are to fix this problem. The following is what I noted so far:

1. I saw the table I am referring to is a clustered index and I do not want to change the index for this reason. Note there are several foreign keys in the table I am referring to, however the primary key to this table is an 'int'. The only option I can see is to increase the size of the field to varchar(886) instead of varchar(900).

2. Could I change the field to a text size? This way the field can be the size the user may need. Can you tell me if this is a good option or not any why?

3. Is there a way I could change the data context object so this field is not a foreign key to another table? If so, how would I accomplish this goal?

4. Are there any other options I would have?

dispose (always?)

thewazz4-Aug-12 7:46

thewazz

4-Aug-12 7:46

following up on a thread in 'weird and wonderful', should i be calling .dispose at the end of a method on all objects that have it? i just checked the objects in a function here to see which ones have a dispose method (with intellisense) and they are:

//connection.Dispose(); // OleDbConnection
//selectCMD.Dispose(); // OleDbCommand
//adapter.Dispose(); // OleDbDataAdapter
//sources.Dispose(); // DataSet

should i be calling these every time (here and in other functions)?

(ignore the possibility of refactoring for now, unless necessary.)

PIEBALDconsult4-Aug-12 8:25

PIEBALDconsult

4-Aug-12 8:25

Only if you instantiated it and aren't returning it to the caller.

Personally, I prefer to keep my Connections and Commands for the life of the app, so I wrap my Connections and Commands in another class and dispose them in my class' Dispose.

And I don't use DataAdapters and DataSets.

OriginalGriff5-Aug-12 22:18

OriginalGriff

5-Aug-12 22:18

Countered!

Ideological Purity is no substitute for being able to stick your thumb down a pipe to stop the water

Ed Hill _5_5-Aug-12 22:12

Ed Hill _5_

5-Aug-12 22:12

may be worth looking into the using keyword, for example.

using (var connection = new OleDbConnection())
{
    //code that uses the connection here
}//the connection will be disposed here for you

MSDN info on the using statement here.
Code project artice also here

OriginalGriff5-Aug-12 22:18

OriginalGriff

5-Aug-12 22:18

As PIEBALDconsult said: if you create it, you should dispose it when you are finished with it.

The problem is that some objects use scarce resources, and unless they are disposed those resources do not become available for other classes within your app, or other applications until the Garbage Collector identifies them as unused, or the app ends. Since this may not happen for minutes, days, or even months, it is a very good idea to get into the habit of Disposing everything which implements IDispose. This is particularly true of SQL components, Graphics releted items, and files.
You may not notice a problem, but it is potentially there to bite you in production, and extremely difficult to track down and fix - since all you get is normally "out of memory" errors, with no indication of what caused it.

The easiest and cleanest way if to wrap the object in a using block as this also takes the object out of scope when it is Disposed, so that it cannot be accidentally referenced later.

Ideological Purity is no substitute for being able to stick your thumb down a pipe to stop the water

BobJanova5-Aug-12 23:49

BobJanova

5-Aug-12 23:49

You should dispose of instances which you are 'in charge of' (i.e. you created and have not handed out persistent references of to other classes), when you are done with them.

Because of how database interaction is limited (concurrent connections usually being the limiting factor), you usually want to create, use and dispose of connections, commands and transactions quickly. For this you should use a using statement.

PIEBALDconsult6-Aug-12 3:50

PIEBALDconsult

6-Aug-12 3:50

BobJanova wrote:
you usually want to create, use and dispose of connections, ... quickly

Buuut... Connections use connection pooling; they don't actually use a connection until you open it, then it's returned to the pool when you close it. So you can hold onto a Connection for a long time and only open it when you need it.

BobJanova7-Aug-12 0:26

BobJanova

7-Aug-12 0:26

So you should use Open and Close instead of new and Dispose on them?