Readme File for the AWv3TestWinApp Test Harness for ADO.NET vNext Entity Framework

1. This project requires the LINQ May 2006 CTP, the ADO.NET vNext August 2006 CTP, Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Basic 2005 Express, and SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server Express.

2. Unzip the source file with the Use Path Names option (to the \ADONETvNext folder)

3. Attach the AdventureWorksV3.mdf database file in the AdventureWorksDB folder to SQL server.

4. Launch AWv3TestWinApp.sln from the AWv3TestWinApp folder. Press F5 to build and run the project.

5. Click the SalesPersons (Text) button to add data for the 17 AdventureWorks sales force in the text box. Mark the Use Map Connection check box if you want to test eSQL queries at the mapping layer.

6. Click the SalesPersons (DGV) to open a DataGridView of the sales force members. Clear the Format Columns check box to display the columns in random order and include EDM-specific columns.

7. Click the Show Qualified button to restrict the employees shown in the DataGridView to those with more than five years of service (the default).

8. Click the Add button to add $1,000 to the qualified employess Bonus and save the change to the database. Click Deduct to return the database to its original state.

Questions or comments:
Roger_Jennings@compuserve.com
http://oakleafblog/blogspot.com
