Can't connect to SQL database with VS .NET

Can't connect to SQL database with VS .NET - object reference error

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RichGK - 09 Oct 2007 09:41 GMT

When using "Choose Data Source" on a GridView object I receive the
error "Object reference not set to an instance of an object".

I can connect and use the database ok when using my own data access
layer within the same program (I'm writing).

Here are the steps I perform.

1. choose a new data source (SQL)
2. Enter the serve name
3. Use Windows Authentication
4. Select the database name.
5. Test connection = OK.
6. Click OK.

I receive the error.

Thanks.
Rich.

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veronicataing@gmail.com - 09 Oct 2007 12:32 GMT

hi

I'm just a beginner ,

Can anyone help with a dotnet architecture nderstanding

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Peter Bromberg [C# MVP] - 09 Oct 2007 13:27 GMT

Veronica,
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newsgroup, you need to start a new thread with your question, not post it as
a response to someone else's question.

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> hi
>
> I'm just a beginner ,
>
> Can anyone help with a dotnet architecture nderstanding

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Ignacio Machin ( .NET/ C# MVP ) - 09 Oct 2007 18:11 GMT

Hi,

> hi
>
> I'm just a beginner ,
>
> Can anyone help with a dotnet architecture nderstanding

Start a new thread (if using outlook express it's named "New Post") with
your question.

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