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These documentations are for versions before 15.x. They don't apply to v15+ but are kept for reference. We highly recommend that you don't use them.

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The code samples shown here are obsolete. But the code was updated to the latest version. So best get the real code from the DataSource Tutorial Repo

Custom DataSources - Basic Tutorial

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We've re-created our Tutorial for the Custom DataSources to match features of 2sxc 11.13. It has 3 DataSources:

1. Basic which just provides information about todays Date
2. BasicList which generates similar information for a list of 7 dates
3. ConfigurableDateTime which shows just about everything you will ever need

Here's what you should look into:

1. The VisualStudio project located here: DataSources Github Project
2. The companion Demo App (Git | Downloads | App-Catalog) containing some Demo Queries and the Content-Type

Installing

Just install the ZIP as a Dnn package from the Git Releases. This will add the DLLs containing the DataSources and the Configuration Content-Type to Dnn as a Library.

Now you can use this DataSource in any 2sxc App.

You can also install the Demo App which already has some Queries #Todo demonstrating them.

Discover the Code

Download the Git-Repo and look at the Code. Next we'll explain the highlights:

Level 1: The most Basic DataSource

👉 Tutorial Custom DataSources - Basic

Level 2: A BasicList DataSource

👉 Tutorial Custom DataSources - BasicList

Level 3: A Configurable, Error-Aware Data-Source ConfigurableDateTime

👉 Tutorial Custom DataSources - Configurable

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History

1. Created 2017 for 2sxc 7
2. Completely rebuilt for 2sxc 11.13 and VisualQuery 3