Help with VB 2019 and Win Forms App .Net Framework

Mohsin Jessa 1 Reputation point
2020-11-26T22:24:15.27+00:00

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At the above link is what I'm following to learn how to connect a SQL server table to a VB 2019 form - creating a .Net Framework app.

I'm stuck at Steps 2 under the section "Use Server Explorer to open SQL Server connection"

Step2 - I can't drag and drop the 2 fields (LastName and FirstName) on to the Form1 design.

I'd appreciate if someone can help me with these steps - just getting into .NET and Visual Studio environment.

Thanks

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  1. Peter Fleischer (former MVP) 19,311 Reputation points
    2020-11-27T08:55:01.667+00:00

    Hi,
    in linked article "Use Server Explorer to open SQL Server connection" don't work in plain Visual Studio 2019. You can use another approach:

    1. Drop DataGridView on Form
    2. Crate DataSource (via contect menu)
    3. Select Table and fields

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