Running the Data Form Wizard

Using the Data Form Wizard, you can automatically generate a form that is bound to the fields in a database. The Data Form Wizard supports Microsoft Access .mdb files and databases that can be accessed through ODBC.

Currently, the Data Form Wizard only binds data from a single table or query. Any boolean-valued field is bound to a Checkbox control on the form; all other types of fields are bound to Edit controls.

Note   The Data Form Wizard cannot bind fields whose data type is an OLE object.

To launch the Data Form Wizard

1. To add a data-bound form to your application with the Data Form Wizard, right-click the project or folder node in Project Explorer that will contain the form.
   • On the shortcut menu, point to Add and then click Add Form.
     
     
   • In the Add Item dialog box, select Data Form Wizard and click Open.

   Note   The Data Form Wizard is also launched when you create a new, data-based application with the Application Wizard.

2. In the Introduction step, you can choose a profile from the drop-down list. (If the profile you want to use is not listed, click the ellipses button (...) to open that profile.) For more information about profiles, see Introducing Wizards and Builders.

Click Next to specify the database type.