BDCToolkit - BDC DAL & Webservice generator

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AgileDirect — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:30:25 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Web service generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Catalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data-Access-Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Web service Layer - A strongly typed web service that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a web service. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin web service layer so that users can easily integrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder (http://www.codeplex.com/wspbuilder)
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated web service. The DAL optionally uses a provider model that makes it possible to switch implementation at runtime.

Download

Unfortunately, I haven’t uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:33:35 GMT

Typed Data-Access-Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Web service Layer - A strongly typed web service that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a web service. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin web service layer so that users can easily integrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder (http://www.codeplex.com/wspbuilder)
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated web service. The DAL optionally uses a provider model to switch runtime from implementation.

Download

Unfortunately, I haven’t uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:48:15 GMT

Typed Data-Access-Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Web service Layer - A strongly typed web service that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a web service. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin web service layer so that users can easily integrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated web service. The DAL optionally uses a provider model to switch runtime from implementation.

Download

Unfortunately, I haven’t uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:36:01 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Calalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data-Access-Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated webservice. The DAL optionally uses a provider model to switch runtime from implementation.

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:30:34 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Calalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated webservice. The DAL optionally uses a provider model to switch runtime from implementation.

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:28:09 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Calalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder
Unified model - There is no difference in developing against the model using the BDC locally or connecting to the generated webservice. The DAL optionally uses a provider model to switch runtime from implementation.

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:19:02 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Calalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

More information

You can find more information on my blog: http://agiledirect.wordpress.com/

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:17:40 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the 'Business Data Catalog'.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your 'Business Data Calalog Application Definition' that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly to a WSP solution package by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:16:10 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition methods using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:15:02 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, I havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:14:46 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:14:35 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:14:19 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does it work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:14:05 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does IT work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:13:28 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does IT work?
The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:10:49 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does IT work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

What are the benefits?

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:10:22 GMT

Project description

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does IT work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

Benefits for you!

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

UPDATED WIKI: Home

AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:07:19 GMT

The BDC DAL & Webservice generator is a console application that can speed up the development process for developers who need to integrate their external systems within MOSS using the Business Data Catalog.

So, how does this magic work?

The console application generates strongly typed code from your Business Data Calalog Application Definition that describes the external system and generates one of the following artifacts:

Typed Data Access Layer - A strongly typed set of C# classes that provide an indirection layer for programming against the BDC. These classes map directly against the methods defined in the BDC application definition file. This way the developers don't need to worry about the BDC object model, and enables them to focus more on the overall functionality of the integration process. The classes are two way, so reading and writing using the BDC is covered.
Webservice Layer - A strongly typed webservice that enables users to access their BDC application definition data using a webservice. It uses the same DAL as above but provides a thin webservice layer so that users can easily intergrate their BDC application definition in products like InfoPath.

Benefits for you!

Speeds up the development process - No more writing of plumbing code for your BDC runtime model
No more errors - No more untyped coding against the BDC runtime model
Better exception handling with versioning - The DAL automatically ensures that its using the right version of the BDC application definition for the classes. If the application isn't loaded, the DAL raises exceptions.
Efficient deployment - The application outputs the information in such a folder structure that it can be packaged directly by the WSPBuilder

Download

Unfortunatly, i've havent uploaded a version yet. I will do so soon.

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AgileDirect — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:06:25 GMT