Custom Tasks for SAS Enterprise Guide Using Microsoft .NET

Chapter 7: Your First Custom Task Using C#

Your First Custom Task Using Visual C# Express

Creating the Project

Turning the C# Class into a Custom Task

Build, Deploy, and Test

Adding a User Interface

Saving and Restoring Task Settings

Chapter Summary

The best way to learn about custom tasks is to create one. This chapter provides the steps to create a basic custom task using C#. A novice .NET programmer should be able to complete these steps in less than 30 minutes. Don't worry if you don't understand everything along the way. The concepts are explained in more detail in later chapters.

If you prefer Visual Basic as your programming language, stop reading this chapter and go back to Chapter 6, “Your First Custom Task Using Visual Basic.” ...