Replace Devart DotConnect with MySQL Connector / Net - Visual Studio 2010

Question

I am working on a Visual Studio 2010 Solution. This solution is a web-site comprised of multiple web apps (using JavaScript, ASP, etc.).

Every time I compile, I get an error message stating that my DotConnect trial has expired.

Instead of forking out the cash, I would like to use the MySQL Connector / Net and replace all instances of DotConnect with instances of MySQL Connector / Net.

Can anyone help me with this task please?

Answer 1

Ended up having to install everything on entirely new computer. Then I imported the source code files and did a find/replace to replace all references from the old connector to the new one. Turns out visual studio is picky. Depending on your 'References' you may have issues if your version of MS Office doesn't match the source code.

Good luck if you're having the same issue.. smh :/