SqlDiffFramework-A Visual Differencing Engine for Dissimilar Data Sources

Source code checked in, #82e824b55a10

msorens — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:20:15 GMT

Adding source for external libraries as a supplemental, zipped package.

Source code checked in, #9edc34a6622d

msorens — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:01:40 GMT

Bumped version number to 1.0.4.0; this is an initial checkin for the next version.=; it is *not* intended as a completed release.

Source code checked in, #eecd93502b9f

msorens — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:01:22 GMT

Part of r20, updated project file with library rename (Diff.dll to TaubererDiffEngine.dll).

Source code checked in, #836ba7bb900d

msorens — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:59:34 GMT

Update SqlDiffFramework to use latest version of InnoSetup. Removed spaces from SqlDiffFramework installation file name, per Tucows restriction.

Source code checked in, #ae0cafbe0f5a

msorens — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:58:30 GMT

Update SqlDiffFramework with CleanCode libraries including a couple minor bug fixes.

Source code checked in, #076fe7cf460f

msorens — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:57:59 GMT

Update SqlDiffFramework with external libraries recompiled consistently to 3.5 framework (some were still at 2.0), including a renamed of Diff.dll to TaubererDiffEngine.dll.

New Post: .Net Framework 4.5

msorens — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:28:31 GMT

Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear when my community efforts provide a benefit to someone!

~~Michael

New Post: .Net Framework 4.5

pbsviewer13 — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:36:15 GMT

Mr. Sorens:

Excuse the delay in my reply to your welcomed response to my post.

Let me say that after my post I spent several more hours immersed in your guide and trialing and “erroring” your program. I now must admit my problem was more my not having used SQL in a decade and trying to get your program to do more for which it was intended.

I researched building code violations as pertains organization I volunteer. So I came up with Excel list of around a hundred. A month later I ran the same research. I was looking for a freeware program that would compare Excel files and point out the particular gained or lost violations. I eventually achieved this with your SqlDiffFramework by narrowing comparison to violation number column, solely. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get it to send to a separate file the changes in violations over the time period (old versus new files)

I note that I found that MS Access has a Query Wizard that appears to do what I want and I include SQLview sample below:

SELECT 120812VioID

FROM vios120812

LEFT JOIN OLDvios ON vios120812.[VioID] = OLDvios.[VioID]

WHERE (((OLDvios.VioID) Is Null));

This outputs a usable table of “new” violations with associated, identifying building information that did not exist in old research that need to be addressed (deficiencies to be fixed or removed by maintenance crew work order).

I am now thinking, thanks to you and your program to actually learn how to get the research onto SQL server so that I can run query both directions to give me the accurate list of violation changes I seek.

Allow me to note your program is a FINE piece of compact programming!! Thank you very much for your effort and gracious altruism for placing it in the public domain. More astounding is your reply and concern!

I certainly have been improved and better directed by your software gift and just want you to know how it helped me, personally.

Yours respectfully,

Bruce

New Post: .Net Framework 4.5

msorens — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:49:07 GMT

1. Upgrade to 4.5? I purposely lag behind the current framework version when I release a product because the bulk of users may not yet have the latest version, and I don't want to put the impediment of having to install a new framework in the way of using SqlDiffFramework. Hence the fairly recent upgrade to 3.5 :-).

2. 64-bit O/S processing? Tell me more on what you are looking for; are you looking to handle larger data sets in memory? Or something else? In truth, I have only used SqlDiffFramework in 32-bit Windows, but this may be something to tackle soon.

3. Tutorials? As far as I know the only documentation is my user guide. If you have reviewed that--I put a lot of time into it! :-) --and still have questions, send them to me and I will try to give you some guidance.

Thanks for writing!

~~Michael

New Post: .Net Framework 4.5

pbsviewer13 — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:21:30 GMT

wondering if there are any plans to upgrade to 4.5 and 64bit O/S processing? Also looking for online tutorial. having problems with ODBC import of txt files. probably my issue not programs. this would be a great utility if my skill set was higher!

Reviewed: SqlDiffFramework 1.0.3.0 (Nov 01, 2012)

judahr — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:15:50 GMT

Rated 2 Stars (out of 5) - Agreed UI is insane. I see results, but can't get them to compare. Docs should focus first on simple usage (compare the results of two queries), then talk about advanced features.

Commented Feature: Cannot create ODBC DSN-less connection [6]

msorens — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:07:57 GMT

To connect to ODBC dbs, you have to specify a DSN in Windows ODBC driver manager.

It would be nice to support "on the fly", DSN-less ODBC connections, e.g. by letting the user fill out the entire connection string.

Alternatively, some examples from well-known providers could be included in the GUI; see e.g.
http://www.carlprothman.net/Default.aspx?tabid=90
http://www.connectionstrings.com/

...hopefully including my favourite, Firebird (OdbcFb.dll); see documentation chm file in
http://sourceforge.net/projects/firebird/files/firebird-ODBC-driver/2.0.1-Release/OdbcFb_DLL_2.0.1.152_Win32.zip/download

example for a remote server with UTF8 character set, Firebird client fbclient.dll is in path:
Driver=Firebird/InterBase(r) driver;Dbname=someserver:C:\test dir\DEMO.FDB;CHARSET=UTF8;UID=SYSDBA;PWD=masterkey

example for an embedded database where we need to specify the Firebird embedded dll, no character set chosen:
Driver=Firebird/InterBase(r) driver;Dbname=C:\test dir\DEMO.FDB;Client=C:\Program Files\Firebird\Firebird_2_5\bin\fbembed.dll;UID=SYSDBA;PWD=masterkey

Thanks.

Comments: I agree completely. I have thought of doing that but it was way down on my "to do" list. Now that I know someone else is interested I will try to get to it sooner, but I cannot promise a date at this point :-(.

Edited Feature: Cannot create ODBC DSN-less connection [6]

msorens — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:07:57 GMT

Created Issue: Cannot create ODBC DSN-less connection [6]

reiniero — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:25:37 GMT

New Post: Source Releases

maharishi_b — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:20:53 GMT

Please include the zip file format also.

Our organization prohibits downloading any exes from outside. So zip file will allow to download, unzip and start using.

Thanks

Maharishi

Reviewed: SqlDiffFramework 1.0.3.0 (Jul 13, 2012)

nikolawannabe — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:33:06 GMT

Rated 5 Stars (out of 5) - The UI is kind of insane, but it does do what it is asked.

Commented Issue: 64 bit Win7, cannot use ODBC [5]

hypergreatthing — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:43:29 GMT

I just installed yesterday to Win7 and immediately wanted to compare an Access 2010 database to a sql database. I used the 32 bit ODBC data source tool to create a DSN. But I cannot use it in the SQLdiff connection editor. the test button goes red and the warning dialog says that the specified DSN contains an architecture mismatch between the driver and the application.
I can make an ODBC connection to a SQL server, but not Excel or Access files.
hoping to get some real world use out of this very soon,
Bill
Comments: Fairly sure this is a 64 bit application vs 32 bit driver issue. Using the syswow64 (odbc manager for 32 bit drivers on a 64 bit os) won't work. Pretty sure the .net application was compiled using any processor type. Solution is to install the access 64 bit driver. If you have office 32 bit on a 64 bit os the windows installer won't work. The work around is located here: http://blog.codefluententities.com/2011/01/20/microsoft-access-database-engine-2010-redistributable/

New Post: Source Releases

msorens — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:03:05 GMT

Done--thanks for the prodding :-) ! I have pushed latest code and a new official release as well. As you will see, though, I have not done too much with this project of late.

Reasons: (1) Finite resources on my part. (2) Have not found any major gaffs that need fixing.

And I make heavy use of SqlDiffFramework every day, so I have certainly not lost interest in it!

Updated Release: SqlDiffFramework 1.0.3.0 (Apr 17, 2012)

msorens — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:57:45 GMT

Maintenance Release

Defect Fixes:
-- none --

Enhancements:

Updated from Visual Studio 2008 to 2010.
Switched from .NET 2.0 to .NET 3.5 obviating the need for LinqBridge library.
Swapped in enhanced ComboBox for file selectors that now shows the full file paths in a tooltip for each item in the dropdown history list (CleanCode library).
Added support for binary field types in a DB result set, overcoming an inherent weakness in the .NET DataGridView control (CleanCode library).

General Information

Requirements: .NET Framework 3.5

SqlDiffFramework is designed for the enterprise! Check with your system administrator (or see the user guide) for how to:

Point to the SqlDiffFramework repository (if any) so you will be notified of updates (user guide, section 2.2.2).
Load a set of of default database connections for your environment (user guide, section 2.2.1).

If you are running Windows XP and selected the large-address-space install, be sure your machine is configured to boot with the /3GB option--see boot.ini options.

SqlDiffFramework is easy to use but, you need to review the user guide for some key concepts!

A request to YOU...

While this is FREE software, consider this my modest price: after you have tried the software please come back to this page and add your rating above.

Released: SqlDiffFramework 1.0.3.0 (Apr 17, 2012)

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:57:45 GMT

Maintenance Release

Defect Fixes:
-- none --

Enhancements:

Updated from Visual Studio 2008 to 2010.
Switched from .NET 2.0 to .NET 3.5 obviating the need for LinqBridge library.
Swapped in enhanced ComboBox for file selectors that now shows the full file paths in a tooltip for each item in the dropdown history list (CleanCode library).
Added support for binary field types in a DB result set, overcoming an inherent weakness in the .NET DataGridView control (CleanCode library).

General Information

Requirements: .NET Framework 3.5

SqlDiffFramework is designed for the enterprise! Check with your system administrator (or see the user guide) for how to:

Point to the SqlDiffFramework repository (if any) so you will be notified of updates (user guide, section 2.2.2).
Load a set of of default database connections for your environment (user guide, section 2.2.1).

A request to YOU...

While this is FREE software, consider this my modest price: after you have tried the software please come back to this page and add your rating above.