Connecting to UniObjects via .NET using UODOTNET
This tutorial assumes you've installed UniDK and have access to the UODOTNET.dll. The dll should be available from C:\IBM\UniDK\uonet\bin. This tutorial will use Visual Studio to connect to a UniVerse database. Start by opening Visual Studio and creating a new Windows Forms Appicaltion. Next you can choose to add a button to connect and one to disconnect. I'm also adding a Label in order to tell us whether the connection is active or deactivated. Now go and view your Form1 code (F7). Next add the UODOTNET.dll into your References. Right-click References > Add Reference > Browse... > C:\IBM\UniDK\uonet\bin > Select UODOTNET.dll > Click OK. Your References should now include the UODOTNET.dll Next picture shows you the a sample of how to connect. You'll need 5 parameters to send the UniObjects class OpenSession() method. You can also specify a port if needed. Server / Hostname - The name or network address of the instance of U2 Database to whi...