Please Recompile SqlServer.Types for Silverlight

Question

It would be very helpful to recompile the geo types so they can be used in Silverlight.  Right now the workaround is to convert the geo types to a path geo string on the server and then send to Silverlight and decode.

Answer 1

The best way to report bugs or request new features is by raising a new issue using connect:
https://connect.microsoft.com/default.aspx

That way you can track the progress of your issue, others can view it and vote on it etc. and it gets directed to the right team to address.

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Beginning Spatial with SQL Server http://www.apress.com/book/view/1430218290

Answer 2

AviationPlanning said:

It would be very helpful to recompile the geo types so they can be used in Silverlight.  Right now the workaround is to convert the geo types to a path geo string on the server and then send to Silverlight and decode.

One obstacle is that the Microsoft.SqlServer.Types assembly uses a native DLL to do its heavy spatial computations.  This would seem to prevent a Silverlight-compatible implementation, since Silverlight is cross-platform and only supports managed code.

But, as Tanoshimi pointed out, you can create a new feature request in Connect, and if enough people agree that it's valuable, then it may pursuade MSFT to take action.

Answer 3

Was a connect bug ever created? If so, please post the ID/link, as I would like to vote for it. :-)

Thanks,
Erick

Answer 4

You can find it here:

https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=299338

Answer 5

Thanks! Voted and added my comment...