Linq to Sql

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Sql Metal Integration

Currently only available on svn version  with mono 2.6.x

MonoDevelop Database Addin implements SqlMetal integration. The responsive addin for this integration is MonoDevelop.Database.CodeGenerator:

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How to Use it

This addin insert 2 Tools menu at:

  • Tools - Database - Generate Linq Class

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  • Right click on a Project or a folder - Tools Menu - Generate Linq Class

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Creating a new Linq to SQL Class

Clicking on any of the above detailed menus you’ll see a dialog like the following:

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In this dialog you will have to select the Database Connection.

This connection could be added in this dialog by clicking New or you can Edit the selected connection.

The output options are the generated output (Code or Dbml file), target language, case style,anfilename.

The target project has to be selected and if it is needed the folder of the target project to. The namespace is the class namespace of the generated file.

After filling all the required information, you must press OK and the file will be generated and added to the project.