Devart.Data.Dynamics 3.2.100

Advanced C# Connection Provider for Dynamics 365

dotConnect for Dynamics 365 is a high-performance ORM enabled data provider for Microsoft Dynamics 365 that builds on ADO.NET technology. It enables access to Dynamics 365 CRM data in .NET applications through standard SQL queries—no Dynamics 365 API expertise required.

The provider works with .NET Frameworks, .NET Core, .NET+.

It supports a wide range of Dynamics 365-specific features, including a powerful local SQL engine with SQL-92 support, full CRUD operations, complex JOIN queries, and others. Package provides advanced Visual Studio integration and convenient visual component editors to simplify component tweaking.

More information at dotConnect for Dynamics 365.

Installation

1. Install the NuGet Package

Install-Package Devart.Data.Dynamics

2. Activate license

• Free Trial License: Evaluate the full capabilities of dotConnect for Dynamics 365 in a non-commercial environment—ideal for development and testing. Start your free trial
• Commercial License: Deploy dotConnect for Dynamics 365 in commercial applications and access full technical support with a valid license. Purchase a license

Work with EF Core

For projects, using Entity Framework Core with Dynamics 365, install the Devart.Data.Dynamics.EFCore package.

Compatibility

The following table show which version of this package to use with which version of frameworks.

More information here

Key Features

• SQL Access Without API Complexity: Query and manipulate Dynamics 365 data using standard SQL statements—no need to learn the Dynamics 365 Web API or OData. Use complex JOINs, WHERE conditions, aggregate functions, and more.
• Full CRUD Operations: Perform INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations on Dynamics 365 entities such as accounts, contacts, leads, and opportunities through familiar SQL syntax.
• Full ADO.NET Compatibility: 100% compliant with ADO.NET standards, supporting key interfaces such as DbConnection, DbCommand, DataSet, and DataTable for seamless integration into .NET applications.
• Powerful Local SQL Engine: Built-in SQL-92 compliant engine enables advanced query capabilities beyond what the native Dynamics 365 API exposes.
• ORM Support: Works with Entity Framework Core, NHibernate, and Dapper, enabling code-first and model-first workflows with Dynamics 365 data.
• Flexible Authentication: Connect with username/password or OAuth credentials to your Dynamics 365 organization URL.
• Broad Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with .NET Core and .NET, including ASP.NET Core and Blazor.
• Visual Studio Integration: Accelerate development with data source connection wizards, database object explorer, and schema management tools—all embedded in Visual Studio.
• Reliable Security: Advanced encryption and authentication ensure secure access to your Dynamics 365 data.
• Priority Support and Continuous Improvement: Backed by dedicated technical support and regular updates that deliver security enhancements, feature improvements, and long-term stability.

Usage

To help you get started quickly, here's a simple code example demonstrating how to connect to Dynamics 365.

using Devart.Data.Dynamics;

class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        string connectionString = "Authentication Type=RefreshTokenInteractive;" +
        "License Key=**********";

        using (DynamicsConnection connection = new DynamicsConnection(connectionString))
        {
            try
            {
                connection.Open();
                Console.WriteLine("Connection successful!");
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                Console.WriteLine($"An error occurred: {ex.Message}");
            }
        }
    }
}

Basic Connection Strings

For more detailed tutorials, API reference, and advanced examples, visit our Getting Started guide.

Related Packages

• Devart.Data.Dynamics.EFCore

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