Add MySQL Database to the ODBC Programmatically

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I have written a small c# application that makes use of crystal report. I used the odbc connectivity for the crystal report.
The problem is that after deploying the application and want to install it on another machine i have to manually connect the database to the System DSN ODBC before the report can be generated. I would like to know how to add a mysql database programmatically to the ODBC. Its urgent please. I would be happy if anyone could be of help to me i would be very grateful. Thanks

Posted 7-Feb-12 23:54pm

BBAzar

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VServer · Answer 1 · 2012-02-08T00:24:00

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I suggest using installation program. Start from free WIX or any other tool.

Otherwise - use reg. file to write in to the registry.
Or even from .NET - write responsible registry data.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/ms714818(v=vs.85).aspx

Posted 8-Feb-12 0:24am

VServer