Generating Entity Classes from Database

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How can I generate Entity classes directly from the database in Visual Studio 2010 (C#)?

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Henk Holterman · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-26 14:32:15Z

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Use Entity Framework, LinqToSql or install a 3rd party solution like nHibernate.

There is no 'direct' way to do it without an ORM.

answered May 26, 2011 at 14:32

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Paul · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-26 14:32:14Z

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Open up an Entity Data Model using the Add Item dialog. That'll give you a wizard for importing from a DB

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Lazarus · Accepted Answer · 2011-05-26 14:31:48Z

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Use the handy wizard that is offered when you add an Entity Model to your project.

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