ColumnExists Method

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Determines if a column exists within a database table

Syntax

public static bool ColumnExists( 
   SqlConnection connection,
   string tableName,
   string columnName
)

Parameters

connection: the sql connection
tableName: Name of the table to look in
columnName: Name of the column to check for

Return Value

True if the column exists within the table, false otherwise.

Remarks

This method assumes the table exists.

Requirements

Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2

Reference

DbHelper Class
DbHelper Members

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