C# ConnectionString

Question

How can I use the connectionString defined in APP.Config in datasource wizard? I can do it in a web application easily but I can't do it in non web application program.

Answer 1

You need to use the bellow syntax to retrive the connection string from app.config

string conStr = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["NorthwindConnection"].ConnectionString;

Then use the bellow syntax.Oh!first of all you need to add using System.Configuration; name space

 Connection = new SqlConnection(conStr);

Answer 2

Try playing with ConfigurationManager class. This should do:

string myConnString = ConfigurationManager.ConnectionStrings["myConnStringName"].ConnectionString;