Data Source Reference
General Information
| Title | .DSR File Extension |
| Extension | .dsr |
| Full Form | Data Source Reference |
| File Type | Developer File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-director |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data components |
| Additional Functions | Reference data sources |
| Features | Visual Basic, Data-bound controls |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Development | Yes |
| Database Connectivity | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Version control, Safe source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Depends on IDE |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .frm, .bas, .vbp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free Community Edition | Windows |
| Microsoft Visual Basic |
Discontinued | Windows |