Looking for any tools for fast development of forms to edit data objects. Something that would allow us to use something like linq to sql or entitiy framework, but then be able to use a wizard to add a "editor" to a form. i.e. we have an object called Contact, with first name, second name, address, etc. I'd like to be able to run a wizard to create a control based on properties on the object and then have a way to hand the control an instance of the object and have it either databind or copy values to the form.
We have hundreds of objects and relations in our database, and I'm looking for tool recommendations for creating software to edit these objects.
Ideally there would be tools for editing relations, data items, etc.
Any ideas?

If you create an Object data source and then drag that data source from the Data Sources window to an empty form, it will create all of the controls for you.

I have detailed information on this in my book:

"Doing Objects in Visual Basic 2005"

Though the data binding techniques work the same in C# and in newer versions of VB.

There is also a simple example here:

http://www.code-magazine.com/Article.aspx?quickid=0603011

Again, the code is in VB but the technique works with either.

Hope this helps.

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If you create an Object data source and then drag that data source from the Data Sources window to an empty form, it will create all of the controls for you.

I have detailed information on this in my book:

"Doing Objects in Visual Basic 2005"

Though the data binding techniques work the same in C# and in newer versions of VB.

There is also a simple example here:

http://www.code-magazine.com/Article.aspx?quickid=0603011

Again, the code is in VB but the technique works with either.

Hope this helps.

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www.insteptech.com ; msmvps.com/blogs/deborahk
We are volunteers and ask only that if we are able to help you, that you mark our reply as your answer. THANKS!

Hello,

I am writing to check the status of the issue on your side. Would you mind letting me know the result of the suggestions? If you have any additional question, welcome to post here.

Have a great day!

Thanks,
Rong-Chun Zhang

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