My question is really similar to how to open *.sdf files? but my question is specific how I can view it in Visual Studio
I've added a data connection to my server and as such, I can see the option to browse my database as if I were on SSMS, but within the Server Explorer pane of Visual Studio. This is jolly useful.
I'd like to open an .sdf from within the Server Explorer pane of visual studio. I have downloaded the SQLite/SQL Server Compact Toolbox from https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ErikEJ.SQLServerCompactSQLiteToolbox
When I expand my CE database, I see the list of tables, but only an option for refresh and one for properties. No option to edit the content or change the design. Is this possible?
Hans Passant's comment put me on right path
I was unable to achieve what I wanted in the Server Explorer Pane, but I could do what I wanted in the SqlLite/Sql Server Compact Toolbox pane. To get this, Tools -> SqlLite/Sql Server Compact Toolbox