Search with parameterized in dataset C#? - dataset

I have the following code used to search the data in the dataset:
DataRow[] filteredRows =
myDS
.Tables["Inventory"]
.Select(string.Format("Make LIKE '%{0}%'", keyword));
however, if the keyword contains data such as O'Henry then above command will failed. I can get over this with parameterized with SQLCommand. But I have no idea how to use parameterized with dataset.
Any idea, please?

You need to replace ' with ''. (two single-quote characters)

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SSRS How to see multi value parameter in subscription

I tried to get value from query or to specify values, as soon as the parameter is multi value i can't see the data when i'm trying to make my subscription.
my request looks like :
select id from employee where canal in(#canal)
what should i do, i'm totally stuck,
when i did research i saw data driven subscription but i don't have access to it apparently, don't know if that help
I'll start by saying sorry this isn't a pleasant answer. You've run into a limitation with the built-in functionality. Thankfully there are workarounds.
The problem is that you can only pass 1 value into the data-driven subscription. So you have use a comma-separated list and get the query/report to parse out the values.
If you have or can create a Split function in your database, that is a good option. This would be a table-valued user defined function and there are some easy to find examples already. Also this function is generally good to have for other use cases anyway. With this your SQL would read:
where canal in Split(#canal)
SSRS works really well with SQL Server, but when you use an ODBC connection, the parameter support is limited. You can use the same multi-value parameter workaround that is required in those cases.
In the Dataset properties > parameters tab, use an expression like this to combine the values into a single comma-separated string surrounded by commas.
="," + Join(Parameters!canal.Value, ",") + ","
The SQL would look like this:
where # like '%,' + canal + ',%'
Basically, this searches row-by-row for values that are contained in the string.
In either case, the query in your data-driven subscription settings will need to return the comma-separated string. Then you can select that column in the report parameters value field. Hope this helps!

Use String parameter for RegEx in query

In my query (the database is a sql server) I use a RegEx for a select command like this:
SELECT * FROM test WHERE id LIKE '1[2,3]'
(This query is tested and returns the data I want)
I want to use a paramter for this RegEx. For that I definded the Paramter in iReport $P{id} as a string and the value is "1[2,3]".
In my query I use now this parameter like this:
SELECT * FROM test WHERE id LIKE $P{id}
As result I get a blank page. I think the problem is that the value of the parameter is defined with " ". But with ' ' I get a compiler error that the paramter isn't a string.
I hope someone can help me.
LIKE applies to text values, not to numeric values. Since id is numeric use something like this:
SELECT * FROM test WHERE id IN (12, 13)
with the parameter
SELECT * FROM test WHERE id IN ($P!{id_list})
and supply a comma separated list of ids for the parameter. The bang (!) makes sure that the parameter will be inserted as-is, without string delimiters.
Btw: LIKE (Transact-SQL) uses wildcards, not regex.
You can still use LIKE since there exists an implicit conversion from numeric types to text in T-SQL, but this will result in a (table or index) scan, where as the IN clause can take advantage of indexes.
The accepted answer works but it is using String replacement, read more about sql-injection, to understand why this is not good practice.
The correct way to execute this IN query in jasper report (using prepared statement) is:
SELECT * FROM test WHERE $X{IN, id, id_list}
For more information as the use of NOTIN, BETWEEN ecc. see JasperReports sample reference for query

Display a list of string in a textbox in SSRS

I've been working on reports using SQL Server Reporting Services and I've come with a problem.
I have a report that contains multiple datasets. Let's say I have those datasets:
DatasetPotatoes
DatasetUnicorns
DatasetJobs
My report is using a XML to get the value of my fields. Let's say my XML is the following :
<XML>
<Jobs>
<string>Job1</string>
<string>Job2</string>
<string>Job3</string>
</Jobs>
<Potatoes>
<id>123</id>
<fieldname>blabla</fieldname>
</Potatoes>
</XML>
I'd like to be able to put in a single textbox all the values of my List(Of String) (so all my <string> values) are like that : Job1, Job2, Job3.
Here is an example of how my textbox are populated using an expression:
=First(Fields!fieldname.Value, "DatasetPotatoes")
Do you know if it's possible to get all my <string></string> values? Or a least get an array of my <string></string> values so I can format it using VB.NET code?
Set up a parameter using a query/dataset that defaults and available to all of the values/items you wish to be shown together in one field.
on the report insert a field and set the expression to be :
=join(Parameters!Parameters.Value, " , " )
View the report and all of the items will appear in a single field.
Maybe this is useful for someone: if you need this outside any data region, and you do not want to create a parameter, this way works for me:
=Join(LookupSet(1, 1, Fields!Name.Value,"SalesMen"),", ")
I use it because I think it is clearer than using a parameter.

MS SQL Excel Query wildcards

I'm trying to introduce LIKE clause with wildcards in SQL query that runs within Excel 2007, where parameters are taken from specific Excel cells:
SELECT Elen_SalesData_View.ItemCode, Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription,
Elen_SalesData_View.ItemValue, Elen_SalesData_View.Quantity,
Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerId, Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerName,
Elen_SalesData_View.SalesInvoiceId, Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate,
Elen_SalesData_View.CountryId
FROM SM_Live.dbo.Elen_SalesData_View Elen_SalesData_View
WHERE (Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate>=? And Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate<=?)
AND (Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerName<>'PROMO')
AND (Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription LIKE '%'+?+'%')
The EffectiveDate parameters are running fine and bringing back data as expected. But since I introduced LIKE - query runs, but returns nothing.
It doesn't return any results without wildcards either (full description entered):
(Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription LIKE ?)
Is there a restriction to wildcards or LIKE clause? If so, is there a way around it? (I cannot use CONTAINS, as the ItemDescription field is not FULLTEXT)
Have a look at this reference which suggests that % itself is the wildcard character, although it may depend on the dialect of SQL you are using. If this is the case then your LIKE clause will simply be LIKE '%' but untested.
I've just got this to work by using the (Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription LIKE ?) syntax then having the cell that contains the parameter value include the wildcard characters. If you don't/can't include the wildcards then create a formula in a separate cell to wrap the value in % characters and use this cell for the parameter value.
Rhys
My query was correct. There was something wrong with the actual spreadsheet. After redoing all from scratch - it worked!
SELECT Elen_SalesData_View.ItemCode, Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription,
Elen_SalesData_View.ItemValue, Elen_SalesData_View.Quantity,
Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerId, Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerName,
Elen_SalesData_View.SalesInvoiceId, Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate,
Elen_SalesData_View.CountryId
FROM SM_Live.dbo.Elen_SalesData_View Elen_SalesData_View
WHERE (Elen_SalesData_View.ItemDescription Like '%'+?+'%')
AND (Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate>=?) AND (Elen_SalesData_View.EffectiveDate<=?)
AND (Elen_SalesData_View.CustomerName<>'PROMO')

Is it possible to concat strings in SOQL?

I've read thread from 2005 and people said SOQL does not support string concatenation.
Though wondering if it is supported and someone has done this.
I'm trying to concat but no luck :(
Below is APEX code trying to find record with specified email.
String myEmail = 'my#email.com';
String foo = 'SELECT emailTo__c, source__c FROM EmailLog__c
WHERE source__c = \'' +
myEmail + '\';
Database.query(foo)
Even though the record is indeed in the database, it does not query anything. Debug shows
"row(0)" which means empty is returned.
Am I doing concat wrong way?
UPDATE
I just found a way not have to add single quote. Just needed to apply same colon variable even for String that has query.
String foo = DateTime.newInstance(......);
String bar = 'SELECT id FROM SomeObject__c WHERE createdOn__c = :foo';
List<SomeObject__c> result = Database.query(bar);
System.debug(result);
This works too and is necessary if WHERE clause contains DateTime since DateTime cannot be surrounded with single quotes.
Why do you use Database.query()? Stuff will be much simpler and faster if you'll use normal queries in brackets
[SELECT emailTo__c, source__c FROM EmailLog__c WHERE source__c = :myEmail]
Not to mention that parameter binding instead of string concatenation means no need to worry about SQL injections etc.. Please consider getting used to these queries in brackets, they look weird in beginnign but will save your butt many times (mistyped field names etc).
As for actual concatenation - it works like you described it, I'm just unsure about the need to escape apostrophes. Binding the variables is safest way to go.
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