DataObjects.Net 4.5.1 RC

DataObjects.Net 4.5.1 Release Candidate is available.

This update includes features that we didn't have time to implement in 4.5.0 as well as bug fixes.

Installer and .zip can be downloaded here.

NuGet packaging

DataObjects.Net got official NuGet packages.

Currently they are pre-release in terms of NuGet packaging. This means they won't be shown by default. To install such package you'll need to change default package filter:

To get main library (Xtensive.Orm) you'll to need install Xtensive.Orm package from package browser. Or if you prefer to use package manager console:

 PM> Install-Package Xtensive.Orm -IncludePrerelease

Each storage provider has its own package, that depends on main library.
Here are the names of all available packages:

• Xtensive.Orm - main library
• Xtensive.Orm.Firebird - provider for Firebird (incorrect dependency, temporary removed from listing)
• Xtensive.Orm.MySql - provider for MySQL
• Xtensive.Orm.SqlServerCe - provider SQL Server Compact (3.5 only)
• Xtensive.Orm.Oracle - provider for Oracle
• Xtensive.Orm.log4net - logging provider for log4net

For most packages all dependencies will be installed from NuGet automatically, exceptions are SQL Server Compact and Oracle providers. PostgreSQL provider currently is not available due to old assembly version of Npgsql library in corresponding package. This is to be solved in future updates.

Portable mode for license manager

License manager now supports so-called "portable" mode.

By default license manager stores license files in %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\DataObjects.Net folder.

For recent Windows versions it is typically C:\ProgramData\DataObjects.Net.

Sometimes it is desirable to have license files somewhere relative to your sources. Now such layout could be accomplished with ease.

Suppose you have DataObjects.Net in a subfolder of your project. For example let's say you have DO.Net in C:\Projects\MyProject\Libraries\DO.Net.

To activate portable mode you need to create folder with name Licenses on the same level as Tools and Libs and DataObjects.Net.targets. So in our example it should be C:\Projects\MyProject\Libraries\DO.Net\Licenses.

After this folder is created license manager will automatically read and write licenses in that folder.

No hardware licenses for Ultimate customers

Previous versions of DO.Net required you to have hardware license key for each computer. But if you have Ultimate subscription you are allowed to run it on unlimited number of machines. Hardware license key is however still were required.

This is no longer the case since 4.5.1. If you have valid license key for Ultimate edition no hardware license key is required. Just install company license key and you are ready to rock with DO.Net.

Bug fixes

• Fixed complex indexes extraction in Oracle provider
  
• Fixed translation of TimeSpan.Ticks property for Oracle and PostgreSQL
• Correctly install templates for non-English Visual Studio

Migration path

This is minor update, no source code changes or recompilation required.

Installer will automatically uninstall any existing DataObjects.Net 4.5.x.

If you want to play with 4.5.1 RC and keep your 4.5.0 installation it's better to use .zip package instead.

DataObjects.Net 4.5 RTM and Big Spring Sale

DataObjects.Net 4.5 RTM

Today we are proudly releasing the long awaited DataObjects.Net 4.5 which includes lots of exciting features and updates. The major features are:

• Provider for MySQL
  
• Provider for Firebird
  
• Provider for JustOneDB
  
• LINQPad driver
  
• DataObjects.Net Extensions (Security layer, Bulk operations, Reprocessible tasks)
  
• PostgreSQL 9.1 support
  
• SQL Server 2012 support
  
• Ultra-fast topological sorter
  
• Decreased memory consumption
  

All of them were described in detail in these posts:

• DataObjects.Net 4.5 RC 1
  
• DataObjects.Net 4.5 RC 2
  
• DataObjects.Net 4.5 RC 3
  

DataObjects.Net 4.5 is waiting for you on our downloads page.

The Big Spring Sale

Due to the DataObjects.Net 4.5 release we are glad to announce that the Big Spring Sale has started on the 13-th of April and will last till the end of the month. During this time you get 50% off any edition of DataObjects.Net. To apply this 50% special to your order, just enter DO45PROMO coupon code at the product checkout page. Save up to 1250 euros!

Should you have any questions, please email to sales@dataobjects.net.

DataObjects.Net 4.5 RC 3

Next release candidate of DataObjects.Net 4.5 is available.

It contains various fixes and improvements since previous release candidate:

• Fixed name of logger used to log SQL statement (compatibility issue)
• Fixed double release of resources in Session.Dispose()
• ProjectTool correctly displays exception that occurred during conversion
• PostSharp is updated to version 2.1.6.13
• Firebird provider for ADO.NET is updated to version 2.7.5.0

As always you can get release at download page.

DataObjects.Net 4.5 RC 2

This is Release Candidate of the upcoming DataObjects.Net 4.5 with a bunch of quick fixes.

Changes in this release

• Minor fix in association building and processing
  
• QueryBuilder: correctly start transaction before creating command
  
• Updated version of Project tool
  

Project tool

Here is how it looks like now:

DataObjects.Net Project Tool

Starting from version 4.5 Project tool can produce slightly different set of upgrade actions depending on whether a project contains persistent types or not and whether DataObjects.Net is installed on computer or resides somewhere inside project structure.

1. If a project contains persistent types, it must be processed by PostSharp so persistent aspects are correctly applied to persistent types. This require the presence of the corresponding Import directive inside project file.
   <Import Project="%Path to DataObjects.Net.targets%" />
   Accordingly, if the project doesn't contain entities, there is no need in that directive. Although it is not harmful, it might slow down compilation.
   
   
2. If DataObjects.Net is installed
   
   • References to DataObjects.Net components should not include HintPath as installer registers %DataObjects.Net installation path% in AssemblyFoldersEx, so they are found automatically by MSBuild infrastructure.
   • DataObjects.Net.targets is stored to standard MSBuild Extensions folder, so it can be referenced by absolute path, e.g.
     <Import Project="$(MSBuildExtensionsPath)\DataObjects.Net\v4.5\DataObjects.Net.targets" />
     
3. If DataObjects.Net is NOT installed
   
   • References to DataObjects.Net components must include HintPath.
   • Path to DataObjects.Net.targets can be made relative to the project, e.g.
     <Import Project="Lib\DataObjects.Net\DataObjects.Net.targets" />
     

Where to download

DataObjects.Net 4.5 can be downloaded from the official website.