Using linqpad with Entity Framework

Linqpad lets you query Entity Framework models that you define in Visual Studio. In a nutshell, here's how to proceed:

1. CreateADO. NET Entity Data ModelIn a Visual Studio project, and build.
2. From linqpad, clickAdd connection(Top left)
3. SetData ContextDropdownCustom Entity Framework objectcontext:
   
4. ClickBrowseAnd locate the Assembly (DLL or EXE) that you built in Step 1:
   
5. Choose your typed objectcontext class and Entity Data Model:
6. ConfirmSQL ServerAndDatabaseDetails and click OK.
7. Your conceptual model will now show in the schema explorer. Right-click to start a new query:
   

A few notes:

• You can return to Visual Studio at any time and rebuild-linqpad will not lock your assembly.
• Linqpad automatically refreshes the schema explorer and autocompletion cache whenever the Assembly changes.
• If your Assembly references other assemblies, linqpad will pick up these, too, providing they live inSame folder.

Http://www.linqpad.net/EntityFramework.aspx