Visual Studio 2012 option missing when installing SQL CE ToolBox

Question

Hi, I have downloaded SQL Server Compact Toolbox v 3.3 and when i run .vsix I can see only my VS 2010, I need to install it to 2012 Express (I have installed it and it works normally). Why is this option missing and how can I fix it?

Thanx

Answer 1

SQL Server Express does not support any Visual Studio add-ins, you must use a paid VS edition (VS 2012 Pro or higher).

But the SQL Server Compact Toolbox is also available as a standalone .exe, download from here:

http://sqlcetoolbox.codeplex.com/releases/view/69910

(It has most, but not all of the VS toolbox features, let me know if you miss anything)

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Answer 2

I need it to generate LINQ to SQL context and I miss that option here :(

Answer 3

You can do that from the command line using my exportsqlce tool, as I describe here: http://erikej.blogspot.dk/2012/01/generating-linq-to-sql-datacontext-with.html

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Answer 4

Thank you I will check it :)