EF Code First from database and updating the model?

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I recently added a database to my ASP.net MVC project using "Create Model from existing database using Code First" and noew I've just added a new column to the database but are struggling with updating my model? How do I do that? I'm familiar with the update using the .emdx-file, but I can't seem to find one.

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I used the "Code first from database" in the Entity data model wizard. — Recusiwe
– Recusiwe, Commented Jul 1, 2014 at 20:46
Well, the idea of code first is that you update the database from code. These "Code first from database" tools are designed to give you a jump start into code-first, not to update a code first model. If you want to work database first, create an edmx from the database. — Gert Arnold
– Gert Arnold, Commented Jul 2, 2014 at 15:43

Tom · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-02 15:14:41Z

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There is no edmx file if you used Code First, to update the db you need to use migrations or handle it manually.

answered Jul 2, 2014 at 15:14

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T McKeown · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-01 20:44:21Z

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Going from memory....

Dbl Click on the database .edmx file
Then dbl click the Model tab on the solution explorer.
Delete the Type from the Solution Explorer
Right click on the model/canvas area and select Update Model from Database.

answered Jul 1, 2014 at 20:44

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Recusiwe Over a year ago

Yep, there is no to be found. I'm used to that appróach, but I can't seem to find any .edmx's.

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