Automating dto translations

Question

In our architecture there are multiple layers and they speak different DTOs, so it common to translate objects with exactly the same properties.

What are the tools/techniques available which help with the laborious task of creating class A which looks like class B and objects of class A are created from objects of class B?

I'm after solutions which would allow me to generate this translating code. Keeping two objects always in sync is another issue :)

I have a Resharper license.

Answer 1

AutoMapper is exactly what you want.

It allows you to setup mapping profiles that map between objects with similar/same properties.