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How to automate entry of external column data in BCS?
I have a document library, Resumes, that has a large number of resumes in it. There is a regular column on that library, called EmployeeID, that is already populated. I have an external content type ...
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Validation for external lists / external content types
Where does one put validation for external content types? Let's say one field on my ECT represents an email address that must be unique in our system. Where would I put the validation that checks to ...
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How do I access an SQL image column using an External Content Type list?
I have a External Content Type (list) which pulls the data from an SQL Server. The image field in SQL can be stored in binary format or just the image path is stored (currently I am storing the path ...
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Sharepoint External Data field with multiple values
I need to create a list column which contains external data (from BDC). The field has to contain multiple values. But I haven't found a way how to make a external-data-field take multiple values.
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How can I let users enter credentials for a Secure Store Target Application?
I am trying to use Business Connectivity Services in SharePoint 2010 to interface with an Oracle database. I have created a .NET assembly connector in combination with some custom application pages ...
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Anonymous BDC Authentication problem
We are using SP 2007 Enterprise and it's Business Data Catalogue to return data in web parts on our external web site to anonymous users (or am trying to in any case).
I haven't found any concrete ...
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Business Data Connector List Column not working BDC XML Definition
I have a BDC connected to a SQL Table with 2500 Rows. I'm able to add a Business Data List WP to a page and point it to the BDC source and it look fine except for limited number of Rows.
However, if I ...
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What is the easiest way of setting (workflows, programmatically, etc) the value of columns from Business Data Catalogue for new docuemnts?
In Sharepoint 2007 I am trying to automatically set values read from business data for new documents added to the document list. Right now, when new file is uploaded, user:
needs to go to the "Edit ...
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User Profiles synching to BDC 1:1 option
What is the purpose of the 1:1 option within the Custom Import Connections when selecting the BDC?
I initially thought that 1:1 was 1 record per user profile, but it is actually the set of profiles, ...
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Updating connection for BDC to a different SQL Server
Is there a way other than exporting the BDC definition, changing the xml, and re-importing the definition to change the connection for the BDC application to a different server. We are setting up a ...
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StreamAccessors >> Can SharePoint 2010 BCS return multiple attachments?
Can SharePoint 2010 BCS return multiple attachments? I have a database which stores multiple attachments per entity. Would like to have all of them accessible, but I've insufficient experience with ...
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How to create an external List on SharePoint 2010 using MySQL table
I have a MYSQL database that contains customer related data from sugarcrm while a few order related data is stored in the MSSQL server.
So far, I have been able to create an external list for the ...
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SharePoint BDC Model NULL Structure
I crawle database at FAST Search Server for SharePoint 2010. When incremental crawl is running, it is getting the following error for some records. After the first error, SharePoint takes the same ...
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Issue with External Data Columns on Document Libraries with Content Types
I have site content type called ContractBase that has a bunch of fields that are used in contracts. I created some other site content types (ContractType1 and ContractType2) that inherit from ...
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BDC external contet type SharePoint Designer
I have problem with Business Data Connectivity, when I try to create new external content type in SharePoint Designer - I "Add Connection" then I choose SQL Server I fill Database Server and Name and ...
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Change Identifier for BDC field in use
UPDATE: After searching around, it seems what I am looking to change is the identifier for a given entity. Is this done simply by exporting the application definition, changing it and then importing ...
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Add additional columns to see properties from an external data (BDC) field in code
So I've got a list with a BDC External Data field (Sharepoint 2010).
This has been added via code and works well (although some sharepoint hacking was needed!)
Anyway on the front end you go to list ...
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Getting an error while creating external content type based on WCF service
I created a WCF Service in Visual Studio and wanted to create an external content type based on it but I get an error message while creating the content type:
"Error loading URL ... this normally ...
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Create field of type Business data with the object model
How can I create a Business Data catalog field with the object model?
So I want to create a field that utilities business data catalog and not add an item to an already existing list.
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Is it possible to have two unrelated Business data lists on one page
I am trying to create two Business Data lists on a page. They are un related to each other and are both based of external databases (MYSQL database to be exact). I can see one of them but not the ...
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The load balancer is not provisioned - BDC Exception in SharePoint 2013
When I click on 'Business Data Connectivity Services' link on 'Manage Service Application' page of Central Administration, I get the following error : "The load balancer is not provisioned. Verify the ...
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Business Data Catalog: Application Definition File issue
I created my BDC application definition file with the help of Application Definition Designer. Before exporting the file, I executed the methods and they are all executing fine without issues. I then ...
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Cannot display BCS data for some users
I am using Secure store in order to allow the users have a custom External data field, that is connected to the BCS service and uses Secure store impersonation. However, most users are unable to see ...
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SpecificFinder not called on Sharepoint 2010 BCS
I have an external content type for which I created a BDC model with a LobSystem of type dot.NET assembly. I have a SpecificFinder and a Finder method defined. I also have an external list created on ...
