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View Class

A View represents a result set obtained when processing a query using the «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Database.OpenView(System.String,System.Object[])» method of a «see P:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Database» . Before any data can be transferred, the query must be executed using the «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Execute(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» method, passing to it all replaceable parameters designated within the SQL query string.

Methods

MethodDescription
Assign(record)Updates or inserts a Record into the View.
Delete(record)Deletes a Record from the View.
Execute(executeParams)Executes a SQL View query and supplies any required parameters. The query uses the question mark token to represent parameters as described in SQL Syntax. The values of these parameters are passed in as the corresponding fields of a parameter record.
Execute()Executes a SQL View query.
Fetch()Fetches the next sequential record from the view, or null if there are no more records.
GetEnumerator()Enumerates over the Records retrieved by the View.
Insert(record)Inserts a Record into the view.
InsertTemporary(record)Inserts a Record into the View. The inserted data is not persistent.
Merge(record)Inserts or validates a record.
Modify(mode, record)Updates a fetched Record.
Refresh(record)Refreshes the data in a Record.
Replace(record)Updates or deletes and inserts a Record into the View.
Seek(record)Refreshes the information in the supplied record without changing the position in the result set and without affecting subsequent fetch operations.
Update(record)Updates the View with new data from the Record.
Validate(record)Validates a record, returning information about any errors.
ValidateDelete(record)Validates a record that will be deleted later, returning information about any errors.
ValidateFields(record)Validates fields of a fetched or new record, returning information about any errors. Can validate one or more fields of an incomplete record.
ValidateNew(record)Validates a new record, returning information about any errors.

Properties

PropertyDescription
ColumnsGets the set of columns that were included in the query for this View, or null if this view is not a SELECT query.
DatabaseGets the Database on which this View was opened.
QueryStringGets the SQL query string used to open this View.
TablesGets the set of tables that were included in the SQL query for this View.

WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.dll version 5.0.0-rc.2+dbb148c20d2490cf85f3f62f7d59f8dbc5c1a2c5

Assign(record) Method

Updates or inserts a Record into the View.

Declaration

public void Assign(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be assigned

Remarks

Updates record if the primary keys match an existing row and inserts if they do not match. Fails with a read-only database. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe assignment failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Delete(record) Method

Deletes a Record from the View.

Declaration

public void Delete(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be deleted

Remarks

The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Fails if the row has been deleted. Works only with read-write records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe deletion failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Execute(executeParams) Method

Executes a SQL View query and supplies any required parameters. The query uses the question mark token to represent parameters as described in SQL Syntax. The values of these parameters are passed in as the corresponding fields of a parameter record.

Declaration

public void Execute(
Record executeParams
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
executeParamsRecordOptional Record that supplies the parameters. This Record contains values to replace the parameter tokens in the SQL query.

Remarks

Win32 MSI API: MsiViewExecute

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe View could not be executed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Execute() Method

Executes a SQL View query.

Declaration

public void Execute()

Remarks

Win32 MSI API: MsiViewExecute

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe View could not be executed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Fetch() Method

Fetches the next sequential record from the view, or null if there are no more records.

Declaration

public Record Fetch()

Remarks

The Record object should be «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerHandle.Close» d after use. It is best that the handle be closed manually as soon as it is no longer needed, as leaving lots of unused handles open can degrade performance. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewFetch

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe View is not in an active state
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

GetEnumerator() Method

Enumerates over the Records retrieved by the View.

Declaration

public IEnumerator<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record> GetEnumerator()

Return value

IEnumerator<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record> An enumerator of Record objects.

Remarks

Each Record object should be «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerHandle.Close» d after use. It is best that the handle be closed manually as soon as it is no longer needed, as leaving lots of unused handles open can degrade performance. However, note that it is not necessary to complete the enumeration just for the purpose of closing handles, because Records are fetched lazily on each step of the enumeration. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewFetch

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionThe View was not d before attempting the enumeration.

Insert(record) Method

Inserts a Record into the view.

Declaration

public void Insert(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be inserted

Remarks

Fails if a row with the same primary keys exists. Fails with a read-only database. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe insertion failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

InsertTemporary(record) Method

Inserts a Record into the View. The inserted data is not persistent.

Declaration

public void InsertTemporary(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be inserted

Remarks

Fails if a row with the same primary key exists. Works only with read-write records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe insertion failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Merge(record) Method

Inserts or validates a record.

Declaration

public bool Merge(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be merged

Return value

bool true if the record was inserted or validated, false if there is an existing record with the same primary keys that is not identical

Remarks

Works only with read-write records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe merge failed (for a reason other than invalid data)
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Modify(mode, record) Method

Updates a fetched Record.

Declaration

public void Modify(
ViewModifyMode mode,
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
modeViewModifyModespecifies the modify mode
recordRecordthe Record to modify

Remarks

You can update or delete a record immediately after inserting, or seeking provided you have NOT modified the 0th field of the inserted or sought record. To execute any SQL statement, a View must be created. However, a View that does not create a result set, such as CREATE TABLE, or INSERT INTO, cannot be used with any of the Modify methods to update tables though the view. You cannot fetch a record containing binary data from one database and then use that record to insert the data into another database. To move binary data from one database to another, you should export the data to a file and then import it into the new database using a query and the «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record.SetStream(System.Int32,System.String)» . This ensures that each database has its own copy of the binary data. Note that custom actions can only add, modify, or remove temporary rows, columns, or tables from a database. Custom actions cannot modify persistent data in a database, such as data that is a part of the database stored on disk. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

See also

  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Refresh(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Insert(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Update(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Assign(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Replace(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Delete(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.InsertTemporary(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Seek(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Merge(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Validate(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.ValidateNew(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.ValidateFields(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)
  • M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.ValidateDelete(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe modification failed,
or a validation was requested and the data did not pass
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Refresh(record) Method

Refreshes the data in a Record.

Declaration

public void Refresh(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be refreshed

Remarks

The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Fails with a deleted Record. Works only with read-write Records. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe refresh failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Replace(record) Method

Updates or deletes and inserts a Record into the View.

Declaration

public void Replace(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be replaced

Remarks

The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Updates record if the primary keys are unchanged. Deletes old row and inserts new if primary keys have changed. Fails with a read-only database. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe replacement failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Seek(record) Method

Refreshes the information in the supplied record without changing the position in the result set and without affecting subsequent fetch operations.

Declaration

public bool Seek(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be filled with the result of the seek

Remarks

After seeking, the Record may then be used for subsequent Update, Delete, and Refresh operations. All primary key columns of the table must be in the query and the Record must have at least as many fields as the query. Seek cannot be used with multi-table queries. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe seek failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Update(record) Method

Updates the View with new data from the Record.

Declaration

public void Update(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe new data

Remarks

Only non-primary keys can be updated. The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Fails with a deleted Record. Works only with read-write Records. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI API: MsiViewModify

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe update failed
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Validate(record) Method

Validates a record, returning information about any errors.

Declaration

public System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> Validate(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be validated

Return value

System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> null if the record was validated; if there is an existing record with the same primary keys that has conflicting data then error information is returned

Remarks

The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Works with read-write and read-only records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI APIs: MsiViewModify , MsiViewGetError

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe validation failed (for a reason other than invalid data)
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

ValidateDelete(record) Method

Validates a record that will be deleted later, returning information about any errors.

Declaration

public System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> ValidateDelete(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be validated

Return value

System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> null if the record is safe to delete; if another row refers to the primary keys of this row then error information is returned

Remarks

Validation does not check for the existence of the primary keys of this row in properties or strings. Does not check if a column is a foreign key to multiple tables. Works with read-write and read-only records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI APIs: MsiViewModify , MsiViewGetError

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe validation failed (for a reason other than invalid data)
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

ValidateFields(record) Method

Validates fields of a fetched or new record, returning information about any errors. Can validate one or more fields of an incomplete record.

Declaration

public System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> ValidateFields(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be validated

Return value

System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> null if the record was validated; if there is an existing record with the same primary keys that has conflicting data then error information is returned

Remarks

Works with read-write and read-only records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI APIs: MsiViewModify , MsiViewGetError

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe validation failed (for a reason other than invalid data)
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

ValidateNew(record) Method

Validates a new record, returning information about any errors.

Declaration

public System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> ValidateNew(
Record record
)

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
recordRecordthe Record to be validated

Return value

System.Collections.Generic.ICollection<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ValidationErrorInfo> null if the record was validated; if there is an existing record with the same primary keys then error information is returned

Remarks

Checks for duplicate keys. The Record must have been obtained by calling «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Fetch» . Works with read-write and read-only records. This method cannot be used with a View containing joins. See «see M:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.View.Modify(WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.ViewModifyMode,WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.Record)» for more remarks. Win32 MSI APIs: MsiViewModify , MsiViewGetError

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe validation failed (for a reason other than invalid data)
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Columns Property

Gets the set of columns that were included in the query for this View, or null if this view is not a SELECT query.

Declaration

public ColumnCollection Columns { get; set; } 

Remarks

Win32 MSI API: MsiViewGetColumnInfo

Exceptions

ExceptionDescription
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InstallerExceptionthe View is not in an active state
T:WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.InvalidHandleExceptionthe View handle is invalid

Database Property

Gets the Database on which this View was opened.

Declaration

public Database Database { get; set; } 

QueryString Property

Gets the SQL query string used to open this View.

Declaration

public string QueryString { get; set; } 

Tables Property

Gets the set of tables that were included in the SQL query for this View.

Declaration

public IList<WixToolset.Dtf.WindowsInstaller.TableInfo> Tables { get; set; }