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How to declare connection string globally while doing a project in multiple forms?

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How to declare connection string globally while doing a project in multiple forms?
Feb 22 '11 #1
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hype261
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Generally when I do this I store this information in the Application configuration file. This way I can reference the information from anywhere in the program and if I have to change this information I don't have to recompile my code. Here is some information about the config file.

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/dotnet/config.aspx
Feb 22 '11 #2
Leito
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If you want to create a global variable, take a look at this post.
Feb 24 '11 #3

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