Partitioning Query Expression Syntax Examples (LINQ to DataSet)
The examples in this topic demonstrate how to use the Skip<TSource> and Take<TSource> methods to query a DataSet using the query expression syntax.
The FillDataSet method used in these examples is specified in Loading Data Into a DataSet.
The examples in this topic use the Contact, Address, Product, SalesOrderHeader, and SalesOrderDetail tables in the AdventureWorks sample database.
The examples in this topic use the using/Imports statements found in Query Expression Examples (LINQ to DataSet).
For more information, see How to: Create a LINQ to DataSet Project In Visual Studio.
Skip
Example
This example uses the Skip<TSource> method to get all but the first two addresses in Seattle.
' Fill the DataSet.
Dim ds As New DataSet()
ds.Locale = CultureInfo.InvariantCulture
' See the FillDataSet method in the Loading Data Into a DataSet topic.
FillDataSet(ds)
Dim addresses As DataTable = ds.Tables("Address")
Dim orders As DataTable = ds.Tables("SalesOrderHeader")
Dim query = ( _
From address In addresses.AsEnumerable() _
From order In orders.AsEnumerable() _
Where (address.Field(Of Integer)("AddressID") = _
order.Field(Of Integer)("BillToAddressID")) _
And address.Field(Of String)("City") = "Seattle" _
Select New With _
{ _
.City = address.Field(Of String)("City"), _
.OrderID = order.Field(Of Integer)("SalesOrderID"), _
.OrderDate = order.Field(Of DateTime)("OrderDate") _
}).Skip(2)
Console.WriteLine("All but first 2 orders in Seattle:")
For Each addOrder In query
Console.Write("City: " & addOrder.City)
Console.Write(" Order ID: " & addOrder.OrderID)
Console.WriteLine(" Order date: " & addOrder.OrderDate)
Next
// Fill the DataSet.
DataSet ds = new DataSet();
ds.Locale = CultureInfo.InvariantCulture;
FillDataSet(ds);
DataTable addresses = ds.Tables["Address"];
DataTable orders = ds.Tables["SalesOrderHeader"];
var query = (
from address in addresses.AsEnumerable()
from order in orders.AsEnumerable()
where address.Field<int>("AddressID") == order.Field<int>("BillToAddressID")
&& address.Field<string>("City") == "Seattle"
select new
{
City = address.Field<string>("City"),
OrderID = order.Field<int>("SalesOrderID"),
OrderDate = order.Field<DateTime>("OrderDate")
}).Skip(2);
Console.WriteLine("All but first 2 orders in Seattle:");
foreach (var order in query)
{
Console.WriteLine("City: {0} Order ID: {1} Total Due: {2:d}",
order.City, order.OrderID, order.OrderDate);
}
Take
Example
This example uses the Take<TSource> method to get the first three addresses in Seattle.
' Fill the DataSet.
Dim ds As New DataSet()
ds.Locale = CultureInfo.InvariantCulture
' See the FillDataSet method in the Loading Data Into a DataSet topic.
FillDataSet(ds)
Dim addresses As DataTable = ds.Tables("Address")
Dim orders As DataTable = ds.Tables("SalesOrderHeader")
Dim query = ( _
From address In addresses.AsEnumerable() _
From order In orders.AsEnumerable() _
Where (address.Field(Of Integer)("AddressID") = _
order.Field(Of Integer)("BillToAddressID")) _
And address.Field(Of String)("City") = "Seattle" _
Select New With _
{ _
.City = address.Field(Of String)("City"), _
.OrderID = order.Field(Of Integer)("SalesOrderID"), _
.OrderDate = order.Field(Of DateTime)("OrderDate") _
}).Take(3)
Console.WriteLine("First 3 orders in Seattle:")
For Each order In query
Console.Write("City: " & order.City)
Console.Write(" Order ID: " & order.OrderID)
Console.WriteLine(" Order date: " & order.OrderDate)
Next
// Fill the DataSet.
DataSet ds = new DataSet();
ds.Locale = CultureInfo.InvariantCulture;
FillDataSet(ds);
DataTable addresses = ds.Tables["Address"];
DataTable orders = ds.Tables["SalesOrderHeader"];
var query = (
from address in addresses.AsEnumerable()
from order in orders.AsEnumerable()
where address.Field<int>("AddressID") == order.Field<int>("BillToAddressID")
&& address.Field<string>("City") == "Seattle"
select new
{
City = address.Field<string>("City"),
OrderID = order.Field<int>("SalesOrderID"),
OrderDate = order.Field<DateTime>("OrderDate")
}).Take(3);
Console.WriteLine("First 3 orders in Seattle:");
foreach (var order in query)
{
Console.WriteLine("City: {0} Order ID: {1} Total Due: {2:d}",
order.City, order.OrderID, order.OrderDate);
}
See Also
Concepts
Standard Query Operators Overview