Show the data in a dataset?

Question

I am trying to view the data in a Dataset, I don't mind what view it is, i can print it out in a text file or show it in a Datagrid I am just trying to discover whats in side. I am testing a Webservice to see if it returns results and i have it returning a Dataset.

ServiceReference1.PropertiesSoapClient ws1 = new ServiceReference1.PropertiesSoapClient();
            ws1.Open();

 DataSet datasetprint = new DataSet();
            if (ws1 != null)
            {
                ServiceReference1.ReturnValuationRequest request = new ServiceReference1.ReturnValuationRequest(UserID, trackingNumber);
                ServiceReference1.ReturnValuationResponse response = ws1.ReturnValuation(request);
                if (response.ReturnValuationResult != null)
                {
                    DataSet ds = response.ReturnValuationResult;
                    datasetprint = ds;            
                }
            }

Whats the best way for me to view its Content?

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Edit:

I would prefer not just looking thought the break point as its endless with so much data i that does not make sense.

I would prefer viewing it in a datagrid or even in a Textfile.

Answer 1

If you want to view it without any additional code, just use the debugger to set a breakpoint after the dataset gets populated and hover over the dataset variable name, a little popup comes up and then click the little magnifying glass in the popup.

Its called the dataset visualizer, I think.

Just a note, it can timeout your debugging session and do some other funky stuff. If it times out then you won't be able to continue stepping through your code.

Answer 2

You should use the looking class icon. The mouse hover menu is comprised of the following elements:

• expand object properties ('+' icon)
• variable name ('datasetprint')
• looking glass (image)
• dropdown menu (donno what for :P)
• object type (System.Data.DataSet)
• pin icon (so the hover menu stays in place)

When you press the looking glass a datagridview opens, you can view the data here or copy it to view elsewhere.