Add a relational model data container

LLBLGen Pro stores relational model data (database schemas, table definitions etc.) in Relational Model Data Containers, one for each database type. To be able to create tables and constraints from an entity model, we have to add one to our project. This tutorial guides you through this process.

Adding the container

• Start the LLBLGen Pro designer. Either use the Programs start menu, Windows search or double click the LLBLGenPro.exe in the installation folder to start the LLBLGen Pro designer.
• To open our tutorial project, select it from the Recent Projects list on the Home Tab, or select File -> Open Project... from the main menu, or select the project from the File -> Recent Projects... menu.
• In Project Explorer, below Entity Model, right-click the Relational Model Data node and select Add Relational Model Data Storage For a Database. The Driver selector opens.
• Select the SQL Server 2000-2016/Express Driver and click OK.
• The LLBLGen Pro Designer adds a container for the database related to the driver to the project. Expand the Relational Model Data node in the Project Explorer and Catalog Explorer and see that the container is there.

Next step

With a container to contain our catalogs, schemas, tables and constraints in the project, we can proceed with the next step: Sync relational model data