To start working database-first the first step to take after creating a new project is to add relational model data from a database. To so right-Click the node 'Relational Model Data' in the Project Explorer or Catalog Explorer and select Add Relational Model data from a Database from the context menu. This will start the Relational Model Data Retrieval Wizard. Complete the wizard's steps to obtain the relational model data from your database. Check at least 1 table, view or stored procedure to obtain the meta-data.