Capture control data from WinForm app and save to a database

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Ariel Manoos
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Capture control data from WinForm app and save to a database

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I am a software developer and I have a requirement to develop a .NET WinForm app that will be called as an extension from within a macro through the OAD environment. This WinForm app will also need to connect to a SQL database server. The objective is to let users enter control data information through the WinForm app and then save both control data and the csv file generated as part of the analysis phase, to a SQL database as one atomic unit. My questions are as follows:

1. Do I need a separate license for OAD? We already have a valid license for Zen Blue.
2. Are there any software dependencies required in order to implement this solution?
3. Are there any limitations in terms of what version of .NET to use?

Thank you for your time

Ariel
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Post by CarlZeissMicroscopy3 »

Hello Ariel,

I have a requirement to develop a .NET WinForm app that will be called as an extension from within a macro through the OAD environment.

Yes, this is possible. In Visual Studio, or any other Development Environment, you can enter your code concerning the WinForm and the SQL database server. You will need e.g. an WinForms-Application for .NetFramework and set the type of the project to a classlibrary. At the end you get a dll that you can easily import in IronPython. Finally, you can access the public classes etc. from the macro environment.

1. Do I need a separate license for OAD? We already have a valid license for Zen Blue.
Yes, OAD is not automatically included.

2. Are there any software dependencies required in order to implement this solution?
As for as I understand your case, you will build a separate DLL that has little 'to do' with Zen blue itself.
There will be a certain communication between the macro and the DLL but this is most probably done on basic data types like string etc.

3. Are there any limitations in terms of what version of .NET to use?
I don't think so. My suggestion would be to use the .Net version your Zen blue is built with. The information can be seen on Menu / Help / About Zen / Show Zen Information. As WinForms and access to MSSQL has not really changed 'a lot'. If you use a newer version of .Net Framework you have to install that in addition.

I hope this helps to set everything up.
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Thank you for your quick response. I will work on getting the OAD license.

Regards
Ariel
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Create a database to store the captured control data. Choose a database management system (such as MySQL, SQL Server, or SQLite) that is compatible with your WinForm app. Establish a connection to the database from your WinForm app. This typically involves providing connection details like server name, database name, credentials, vlone t shirt, and any other required parameters. Access the values from the controls on your WinForm app. This can be done by referencing the properties of each control, such as TextBox.Text for text boxes or ComboBox.SelectedItem for combo boxes.
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There shouldn't be any significant limitations in terms of the .NET version you can use. It's generally recommended to use the .NET version that Zen Blue is built with to ensure compatibility. You can check the version of Zen Blue Infinite Fusion Calculator by going to Menu / Help / About Zen / Show Zen Information. If you use a newer version of .NET Framework, you may need to install it separately on the target machine where the application will be running.
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Of course, you need an OAD license to get accurate mapquest data from .NET WinForm. Hopefully, you will get your license soon.
Abhik Mandal
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Re: Capture control data from WinForm app and save to a database

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Capturing control data from a Windows Forms (WinForms) application and saving it to a database involves several steps. Here's a general outline of the process:

Create a WinForms Application:
Start by creating a WinForms application in a development environment like Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code. Design the user interface (UI) with the controls (e.g., textboxes, buttons) that you want to capture data from.

Database Setup:
Choose a database system (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, SQLite) and set up your database schema. Create tables that will store the data you want to capture from the WinForms app.

Database Connection:
Establish a database connection from your WinForms application. You can use ADO.NET, Entity Framework, or any other database access technology that's suitable for your chosen database system.

Capture Data:
Write event handlers for your WinForms controls (e.g., button click event) to capture data input by the user. You can access the control's properties (e.g., TextBox.Text) to get the data.

Example (C#):

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string username = textBoxUsername.Text;
string password = textBoxPassword.Text;
// Capture other data as needed
Data Validation:
Validate the captured data to ensure it meets your application's requirements. Check for errors, such as missing or invalid data, before saving it to the database.

Database Insertion:
Use SQL queries or an ORM (if you're using Entity Framework or a similar framework) to insert the captured data into the database. Make sure to open, use, and close the database connection properly to avoid resource leaks.

Example (C# with ADO.NET):

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using (SqlConnection connection = new SqlConnection(connectionString))
{
connection.Open();
string query = "INSERT INTO Users (Username, Password) VALUES (@Username, @Password)";
using (SqlCommand command = new SqlCommand(query, connection))
{
command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Username", username);
command.Parameters.AddWithValue("@Password", password);
// Add parameters for other data as needed
command.ExecuteNonQuery();
}
}
Error Handling:
Implement error handling to catch and handle exceptions that might occur during database operations.

Feedback to the User:
Provide feedback to the user about the success or failure of the database operation.

Testing and Debugging:
Thoroughly test your WinForms application to ensure that data is captured correctly, validated, and saved to the database as expected. Debug any issues that arise.

Security:
Implement security measures to protect sensitive data, especially when dealing with passwords. Use encryption and hashing techniques to securely store sensitive information.

Deployment:
Once your application is ready, package it for deployment, and distribute it to users.

Please note that this is a high-level overview, and the specific implementation details may vary depending on the programming language and database system you are using. Additionally, it's important to consider best practices for database design, security, and error handling to create a robust and reliable WinForms application.

Thank You
Abhik Mandal
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