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Entity Data Model Wizard not showing EF Designer - DLL Not found


I am following this tutorial to create .edmx file using a Database First Approach (using Add->NewItem-> ADO.NET Entity Data Model)

When I enter into the Entity Data Model Wizard, I don't see any option like EF Designer from database.

To resolve this, I installed EFTools from this link, but after installing it I see things working fine till the .edmx is generated. The following problem arose when i try to build the project.

Problem

After compiling/building, I see this error:

EntityFramework.dll could not be found 

Solution

  • The problem was that i uninstalled the Entity-Framework Tool, following the Stack-Overflow Question/Answers mentioned below:

    ☒ Don't follow this link if you want to add EFTools ☒

    Now, that i installed EFTools using EFTools.msi after uninstalling ( using EFTools.msi ), its path changes from the original one so follow this solution:

    ☑ Follow the Accepted Answer of this Link ☑