dotConnect for SQL Server History

This page lists the functionality added in each version of dotConnect for SQL Server. To view the full changelog including bug fixes, consult the dotConnect for SQL Server revision history.

13-Nov-08 New features in dotConnect for SQL Server 2.00

  • SQLDirect .NET renamed to dotConnect for SQL Server
  • SQL Server 2008 supported
  • Support for .NET Framework 1.x is discontinued
  • Renamed assemblies, namespaces, and classes (for information on upgrading your projects please refer to FAQ, section Subscriptions and Upgrades)

26-Dec-07 New features in SQLDirect .NET 1.50

  • Added DB server-based data paging for web applications
  • SqlDbDataSource design time improvements
  • ASP.NET demo pack added
  • SqlSelectStatement.TryParse method added
  • DataLink.DataSource property can refer to another DataLink component

20-Dec-07 New features in SQLDirect .NET 1.25

  • Visual Studio 2008 supported
  • Added Licensing Information dialog

27-Sep-07 New features in SQLDirect .NET 1.20

  • Added support for x64 architecture
  • Enhanced command builder with generation of row refresh statements
  • Added DbCommand.GetRecordCount() method to determine rows count of a request
  • Added INullable interface for provider specific types
  • Supported data binding for provider-specific types
  • Added capability to store connection string in a config file
  • Extended drag'n'drop capabilities in DataSet Manager
  • Add-in menu moved to Visual Studio package
  • Demo projects reorganized
  • Added CRM (Customer Relationship Management) demo project

04-Jun-07 First Release of SQLDirect .NET 1.00