How Do You Link SQL Queries With Visual Basic?
Linking a SQL query with Visual Basic requires creating and then commanding the SQL query to run within the Visual Basic program you’re building. Both the Visual Basic Express developer environment and the Visual Studio.NET programming suite will allow you to create and link SQL queries within your projects. The Visual Basic Express developer environment has a limited SQL query program, and the Visual Studio.NET package contains a full SQL environment. Visual Basic Express is a free download available from Microsoft. For any SQL program to work correctly, you must already have a working database either in Excel, Access, Oracle or SQL ready to attach to the project. Open your developer environment, then open the project you’re working on. If you don’t have a project yet, create one by clicking “Create” next to “Project.” A new window opens. The SQL query will work in any of the application types, but the easiest way is to select “Windows Form Application”. Type the name of your file in
