Can't find ADO.NET Entity Model Browser Window in vs2010

Question

I want to update my ADO.NET Entities Framework Model from the database, but I cannot find the Entity Model Browser Window. There is an example of how to update my model here, but I cannot find how to open the model browser. Could someone please tell me exactly how to open it using Visual Studio 2010?

I tried finding it through the view menu, and I do not get any valid options when right-clicking on the .edmx file.

Answer 1

First, open up the EDMX file. Then, in main menu select View > Other Windows > Entity Data Model Browser (it usually opens in the same panel as Solution explorer).

Answer 2

For me, the sequence was:

1. Double-click the .edmx file
2. Right click any white space in the opened diagram
3. Click Model Browser in the context menu that appears

Happy coding, all. :-)

Answer 3

Double click the edmx file in the Solution Explorer to bring up the Designer. The Model Browser should appear.

In my workspace it shows up in the same tab grouping as the Solution Explorer.