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Ekern moved page Connect* for .NET Framework to Connect-Star for .NET Framework

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JAL: restore ★

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restore <span class="superstar">★</span>

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	See [[Model 204 documentation]] for related Model 204 documentation.		See [[Model 204 documentation]] for related Model 204 documentation.

	==Connect<~~sup~~>★</~~sup~~> for .NET Framework environment==		==Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework environment==

	===.NET Framework conformance===		===.NET Framework conformance===
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	In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.		In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.

	<~~div~~ id="uninstall Connect* .NET Framework"></~~div~~>		==<b id="uninstall Connect* .NET Framework"></b>
			Uninstalling a previous version of Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework==
	==Uninstalling a previous version of Connect<~~sup~~>★</~~sup~~> for .NET Framework==
	~~<!--Note: div above -->~~
	To uninstall a previous version of Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework:		To uninstall a previous version of Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework:

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	==Connect<~~sup~~>★</~~sup~~> for .NET Framework installation==		==Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework installation==

	===Installing Connect<~~sup~~>★</~~sup~~> for .NET Framework===		===Installing Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework===
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>		<li>
	Ensure that you have fulfilled the preinstallation requirements as described in [[Connect* installation requirements#Preparing to install\|Preparing to install]].</li>		Ensure that you have fulfilled the preinstallation requirements as described in [[Connect* installation requirements#Preparing to install\|Preparing to install]].</li>

	<li>With your [[Rocket M204 user ID]] and password handy, go to the [https://model204.rocketsoftware.com Rocket M204 Customer Care page].</li>		<li>With your [[Rocket M204 user ID]] and password handy, go to the [https://model204.rocketsoftware.com Rocket M204 Customer Care page].</li>

	<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>		<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>
	<li>
	The Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers.</li>		<li>The Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers.</li>
	<li>
	Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect<span class="superstar">★</span>.)		<li>Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect<span class="superstar">★</span>.)</li>
	</li>
	<li>		<li>Expand the file in an unzip application, such as WinZip, and double-click the setup file appropriate for your operating system: setup_dotnet32.exe (32-bit) or setup_dotnet64.exe (64-bit). </li>
	Expand the file in an unzip application, such as WinZip, and double-click the setup file appropriate for your operating system: setup_dotnet32.exe (32-bit) or setup_dotnet64.exe (64-bit). </li>
	<li>		<li>The Connect Star Setup Wizard appears. Click <b>Next</b> and select an installation folder, or use the default folder (C:\Program Files\CCA\Connect Star for Model 204). Click <b>Next</b>.</li>
	The Connect Star Setup Wizard appears. Click <b>Next</b> and select an installation folder, or use the default folder (C:\Program Files\CCA\Connect Star for Model 204). Click <b>Next</b>.</li>
	<li>Click <b>Install</b> to begin the installation.</li>		<li>Click <b>Install</b> to begin the installation.</li>

	<li>Click <b>Finish</b> to complete the installation.</li>		<li>Click <b>Finish</b> to complete the installation.</li>
	</ol>		</ol>
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	==Using Connect<~~sup~~>★</~~sup~~> for .NET Framework==		==Using Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework==

	===Prerequisite===		===Prerequisite===

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Documentation

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	===Documentation===		===Documentation===
	The Model204Client ~~Help file~~ is created during installation.		The Help File, <var class="term">Model204Client Data Provider</var>, is created during installation.

	The readme file is displayed by default when installation is complete. For convenience, it contains links to the wiki as well as ~~the following~~ information on online help:		The readme file is displayed by default when installation is complete. For convenience, it contains links to the wiki as well as information on online help:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>For help on classes and methods, ~~go to Start > All Programs >~~ Connect Star for Model 204~~, open the~~ .NET ~~folder,~~ and select the Help File.</li>		<li>For help on classes and methods, access your Connect Star for Model 204 .NET application from the Start menu and select the Help File.</li>
	<li>For information about creating a connection string, see the <var>CdmDbConnectionStringBuilder</var> class description in the Help File.</li>		<li>For information about creating a connection string, see the <var>CdmDbConnectionStringBuilder</var> class description in the Help File.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

ELowell: /* Installing Connect★ for .NET Framework */

2017-01-31T00:48:08Z

Installing Connect★ for .NET Framework

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	<li>		<li>
	Ensure that you have fulfilled the preinstallation requirements as described in [[Connect* installation requirements#Preparing to install\|Preparing to install]].</li>		Ensure that you have fulfilled the preinstallation requirements as described in [[Connect* installation requirements#Preparing to install\|Preparing to install]].</li>
	<li>~~Using~~ your [[Rocket M204 user ID]] and password, ~~log in~~ to the [https://model204.rocketsoftware.com Rocket M204 Customer Care page].</li>		<li>With your [[Rocket M204 user ID]] and password handy, go to the [https://model204.rocketsoftware.com Rocket M204 Customer Care page].</li>
	<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>		<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>
	<li>		<li>

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Specifications and limitations

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	===Specifications and limitations===		===Specifications and limitations===

	The Model204Client ~~Help file~~ is created during installation and can be ~~found in~~ the Connect Star for Model 204 ~~program group under~~ .NET.		The Help File, <var class="term">Model204Client Data Provider</var>, is created during installation and can be accessed from the Start menu with your Connect Star for Model 204 .NET application.

	===Platforms tested===		===Platforms tested===

ELowell at 20:43, 19 January 2017

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	Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.		Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.

	For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open Connect* for .NET from the Start menu, and select the Help File. (This is the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with Model204Client.)		For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET from the Start menu, and select the Help File. (This is the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with Model204Client.)
	In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.		In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.

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	The Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers.</li>		The Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers.</li>
	<li>		<li>
	Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect*.)		Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect<span class="superstar">★</span>.)
	</li>		</li>
	<li>		<li>

ELowell: /* Connect★ for .NET Framework installation */

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Connect★ for .NET Framework installation

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	<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>		<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>
	<li>		<li>
	The Connect* drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect* drivers.</li>		The Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> drivers.</li>
	<li>		<li>
	Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect*.)		Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect*.)

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Platforms tested

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	The following Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Windows<sup>®</sup> platforms have been tested successfully for connectivity with Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework:		The following Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Windows<sup>®</sup> platforms have been tested successfully for connectivity with Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Windows 7, Windows 8.1 ~~and~~ Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012</li>		<li>Windows<sup>®</sup> 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10</li>
			<li>Windows Server<sup>®</sup> 2008 or Windows Server 2012</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

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Microsoft Visual Studio Integration

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	Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.		Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.

	For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with ~~Connect<span class="superstar">★</span>~~.		For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open Connect* for .NET from the Start menu, and select the Help File. (This is the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with Model204Client.)
	In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.		In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect<span class="superstar">★</span> .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE: Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE: Connect-Star for .NET Framework}}
	==Overview==		==Overview==

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework supports Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ functionality for Model 204. This includes all SQL and RCL statement syntax.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework supports Connect-Star functionality for Model 204. This includes all SQL and RCL statement syntax.

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework is a Microsoft Windows compatible driver.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework is a Microsoft Windows compatible driver.

	See [[Model 204 documentation]] for related Model 204 documentation.		See [[Model 204 documentation]] for related Model 204 documentation.

	==Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework environment==		==Connect-Star for .NET Framework environment==

	===.NET Framework conformance===		===.NET Framework conformance===

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework is compliant with Microsoft<sup>®</sup> .NET<sup>®</sup> Framework 3.5 or higher.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework is compliant with Microsoft<sup>®</sup> .NET<sup>®</sup> Framework 3.5 or higher.

	===Specifications and limitations===		===Specifications and limitations===
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	===Platforms tested===		===Platforms tested===

	The following Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Windows<sup>®</sup> platforms have been tested successfully for connectivity with Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework:		The following Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Windows<sup>®</sup> platforms have been tested successfully for connectivity with Connect-Star for .NET Framework:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>Windows<sup>®</sup> 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10</li>		<li>Windows<sup>®</sup> 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10</li>
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	===Environment requirements===		===Environment requirements===

	Before you install Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework you must have the following installed in your working environment:		Before you install Connect-Star for .NET Framework you must have the following installed in your working environment:
	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>		<li>
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	===Microsoft Visual Studio Integration===		===Microsoft Visual Studio Integration===

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework supports integration of the Model 204 .NET Framework data provider with Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Visual Studio<sup>®</sup>.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework supports integration of the Model 204 .NET Framework data provider with Microsoft<sup>®</sup> Visual Studio<sup>®</sup>.

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework installation registers Model204Client as a Data Designer Extensibility (DDEX) provider. This enables you to use Model204Client with Visual Studio wizard and visual designer data tools to build applications for Windows. Model 204 data objects appear as an object hierarchy in the Server Explorer window, and they can be dragged and dropped into various designer tools provided by the IDE.

	For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET from the Start menu, and select the Help File. (This is the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with Model204Client.)		For documentation on using the data provider in Visual Studio, open Connect-Star for .NET from the Start menu, and select the Help File. (This is the <var>CCA.Data.chm</var> help file that is installed with Model204Client.)
	In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.		In the chapter <var class="term">Using the Connect-Star .NET Framework Data Provider</var>, see the topic <var class="term">Using Model204Client in Microsoft Visual Studio</var>.

	==<b id="uninstall Connect* .NET Framework"></b>		==<b id="uninstall Connect* .NET Framework"></b>
	Uninstalling a previous version of Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework==		Uninstalling a previous version of Connect-Star for .NET Framework==
	To uninstall a previous version of Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework:		To uninstall a previous version of Connect-Star for .NET Framework:

	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>Open the control panel (for example, by going to Start > Control Panel). </li>		<li>Open the control panel (for example, by going to Start > Control Panel). </li>
	<li>Navigate to where you add and remove programs from Windows (for example, Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features).</li>		<li>Navigate to where you add and remove programs from Windows (for example, Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features).</li>
	<li>Click on Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ Model 204 for .NET Framework, and uninstall it.</li>		<li>Click on Connect-Star Model 204 for .NET Framework, and uninstall it.</li>
	</ol>		</ol>

	==Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework installation==		==Connect-Star for .NET Framework installation==

	===Installing Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework===		===Installing Connect-Star for .NET Framework===
	<ol>		<ol>
	<li>		<li>
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	<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>		<li>Click the <b>Download client (workstation) files</b> link to go to the [https://m204.rocketsoftware.com/maint/cllist Client files for Rocket Software page]. </li>

	<li>The Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ drivers.</li>		<li>The Connect-Star drivers are available in zip format. Click the <b>Download ZIP file</b> link for the Connect-Star drivers.</li>

	<li>Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~.)</li>		<li>Click <b>Save as</b> to save the cstar.zip file in your preferred directory. (You will later be prompted for the directory where you want to actually install Connect-Star.)</li>

	<li>Expand the file in an unzip application, such as WinZip, and double-click the setup file appropriate for your operating system: setup_dotnet32.exe (32-bit) or setup_dotnet64.exe (64-bit). </li>		<li>Expand the file in an unzip application, such as WinZip, and double-click the setup file appropriate for your operating system: setup_dotnet32.exe (32-bit) or setup_dotnet64.exe (64-bit). </li>
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	</ul>		</ul>

	==Using Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework==		==Using Connect-Star for .NET Framework==

	===Prerequisite===		===Prerequisite===

	Before executing an SQL statement, check with your Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ administrator to make sure that either the demonstration database is installed and has been defined to the SQL catalog file, CCACAT, or you have other available tables defined in CCACAT. (See [[Connect* to Model 204 connection#SQL catalog population\|SQL catalog population]].)		Before executing an SQL statement, check with your Connect-Star administrator to make sure that either the demonstration database is installed and has been defined to the SQL catalog file, CCACAT, or you have other available tables defined in CCACAT. (See [[Connect* to Model 204 connection#SQL catalog population\|SQL catalog population]].)

	===Verifying the .NET Framework connection===		===Verifying the .NET Framework connection===
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	==Large object (BLOB and CLOB) data type support==		==Large object (BLOB and CLOB) data type support==

	Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET Framework provides support for Model 204 BLOB and CLOB data types in SQL update and retrieval statements.		Connect-Star for .NET Framework provides support for Model 204 BLOB and CLOB data types in SQL update and retrieval statements.

	Use these DataReader methods to retrieve data from BLOB columns:		Use these DataReader methods to retrieve data from BLOB columns:
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	<ul>		<ul>
	<li>		<li>
	In Connect~~<span class="superstar">★</span>~~ for .NET version 7.5 and earlier, connections are pooled by default.</li>		In Connect-Star for .NET version 7.5 and earlier, connections are pooled by default.</li>
	<li>		<li>
	In version 7.7 and later, pooling is turned off by default. (Disabling pooling alleviates Model 204 COMM errors on an RCL (IODEV 49) thread using a single threaded, non-pooling application.)</li>		In version 7.7 and later, pooling is turned off by default. (Disabling pooling alleviates Model 204 COMM errors on an RCL (IODEV 49) thread using a single threaded, non-pooling application.)</li>