How can I set the path of database in DLL C# windows by which user can integrate it from any location.

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I developped a dll in C# and using database in ms-access, its working in my pc when i placed dll file and database in bin folder of application because below connection string i tried pick path of bin folder.

If i placed dll file and databace at other location then it gives error like

Could not find file 'c:\abc.mdb'.
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So need a connection string which find the current location of dll and database at any place.
Thanks in advance.

What I have tried:

string appPath = Application.StartupPath;

con = new OleDbConnection(@"Provider=MICROSOFT.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=" + appPath + "\\abc.mdb;Jet OLEDB:Database Password=mbd");

Posted 26-Mar-19 1:04am

satpal rawat

Updated 26-Mar-19 1:24am

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F-ES Sitecore 26-Mar-19 7:16am

Put the "appPath" in your config file so you can specify where to find the database.

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2019-03-26T01:24:00

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It's a bad idea to store data in the executable folder - in release versions that is under "program files" and access is restricted to prevent virus activity.
One way to do it is to store it in a "known location" which can move but still work: Where should I store my data?[^]

Posted 26-Mar-19 1:24am

OriginalGriff