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  • Release

    Fluent Mapping Improvements in Q3

    Back in Q2 we released a beta version of the OpenAccess Fluent Mapping API and since have been constantly working on improving the experience based on the feedback that we got from our early adopters. While the API is still in beta it is much more mature and already provides most of the functionality provided by the visual designer. Today we will try and get familiar with some of the changes and improvements to the API that have taken place in the Q2 to Q3 timeframe. First of all we decided that some of the existing API  members should be changed....
    May 27, 2021 3 min read
  • Productivity

    The OpenAccess SDK

    Say you want to take a quick glimpse of OpenAccess. Up to this point you had to download the trial version, then look at some articles and then at some more, maybe download an example, find some blogs, where is the documentation? With the Q3 release of OpenAccess we are introducing a solution – The OpenAccess SDK . This simple application will quickly become your favorite resource for all things OpenAccess. It will give you quick access to featured resource, videos, release notes, community blogs and of course a rich set of comprehensive examples providing real-life solutions to everyday problems. Now let’s have a...
    May 27, 2021 4 min read
  • People

    See Telerik OpenAccess ORM Q3 2010 in action and get a chance to WIN

    This is your chance to see all the improvements that have been added to OpenAccess ORM in Q3 2010. Join us for the live webcast on What’s New in Telerik OpenAccess ORM, RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX, and Extensions for MVC this Monday for a chance to win a Telerik Premium Collection (worth $1299): Monday, November 15, 11 am Eastern Time: Register here>> Monday, November 15, 10 pm Eastern Time: Register here>> You can also register for some of the other webinars dedicated to the release and learn about all the major new features that ship with the Q3 2010 release. Book your seat for a chance...
    May 27, 2021 1 min read
  • Productivity

    Converting L2S Model to OpenAccess Domain Model

    As you might or might not know for some time now we have been working on a tool that would make migrating from Linq2Sql to Telerik OpenAccess a breeze. Yesterday (the 13th of October) we released an internal build including a beta version of the new Telerik OpenAccess Linq to SQL converter. In a few simple steps I would like to explain both how to use the tool and the capabilities and important considerations you should know about. First of all for the purpose of demonstrating the converter, we will use this simple LINQ to SQL model : The model contains the following items...
    May 27, 2021 6 min read
  • Web

    Getting Started with LightSwitch and OpenAccess – Part 3

    In my last blog we learned how to create an OpenAccess Domain Service that can be consumed by LightSwitch.  In this post we will continue down this path, and get the service loaded as a data source in a LightSwitch application. Adding the Service Our first task today is to add a LightSwitch Project to our solution. Do this through the standard “Add New Project” dialog.  You should see “LightSwitch” as one of the installed templates in the tree view on the left.  Select C#/VB, give the project a name, and click Ok.   Our solution explorer should now look like this:   Right click on “Data...
    May 27, 2021 3 min read