how to create a csharp user interface for a sql database

Question

I've created an sql inventory database with four tables using Visual Studio. I need to create a user friendly GUI that can access this database. I want to do simple searches, update the tables and display what is available. I am so lost and I need a lot of help. I do not know where to start and I barely know how to use Visual Studio. I am very new to c# so please go slow with me. Thank you in advanced.

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

OK we suppose that you have tables in your data base each table should be represented in a separate form for suppose this table is sql server Person(CUSTOMER_IDNAMESALARY) you can repserent it in a window form using a datagridview you just drag and drop a datagridview in your Form and doubleclick the Form then add this code to the form load event handler try { oConn.Open sqlcommand oComm = new sqlCommand(SELECT CUSTOMER_IDNAMESALARY  oConn); sqlDataAdapter oAdapter = new sqlDataAdapter(oComm); dataTable dt = new datatable(); oAdapter.Fill(dt); datagridview1.datasource = dt; datagridview1.datamember = dt.tablename; } finally { oConn.Close(); } you do same thing to the other tables if you ever encounter the problem then send me your mail and I send you a video tutorial that I will do for you. OK?

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

datagridview[columnindexrowindex].Value = textbox.text;

Maria · Answer

I am trying to update my datagrid using the info from text boxes rather than using the binding navigator to directly input the information. I was hoping that I can fill in the fields with the info and click a button to update my datagrid. Is this possible? If so how?

Maria · Answer

By the way thanks.

Maria · Answer

Each page of what? I'm sorry for being this slow. I wish I could show you a picture of what I am talking about. I have a windows form opened in design view with buttons along the left side. I want to be able to click each button and access various info from the database. I also would like to update each table using this gui. Thank you for being so patient with me so far. I really appreciate your help.

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection oConn; oConn = new System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection(); oConn.ConnectionString = Data Source=YourServer;Initial Catalog=YourDataBaseName;Integrated Security=true; oConn.Open(); System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand oComm; oComm = new System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand(); System.Data.DataTable dt = new System.Data.DataTable(); oComm.CommandText = your sql query for table 1; System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter oAdapter; oAdapter = new System.Data.SqlClient.SqlDataAdapter(oComm); oAdapter.Fill(dt); oConn.Close(); Add a datagridview to your project datagridview1.datasource = dt; datagridview1.datamember = dt.tablename; that's it for each page do the same thing

Maria · Answer

SQL - Storage based database. I used the Visual Studio wizard.

Maria · Answer

SQL - Storage based database. I used the Visual Studio wizard.

Bechir Bejaoui · Answer

what kind of database did you use