Changing default T4 template for new EDMX files

Asked Dec 01 '21 at 00:36

Active Dec 06 '21 at 23:42

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How do I force VS to choose a custom template when creating EF models?

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I built a custom template for generating EF entity classes from models. The solution has many projects with their own models and it is likely more will be added over time.

In order to prevent bugs in the future, I'd like to force VS to choose my template by default when creating EF models in the future. I'd prefer this to be at the Solution level, so that the change is part of the repository.

I have the template exported as a VS Item Template that is basically a clone of the default EF 6.x DbContextGenerator with the appropriate values replaced. I'm able to run it manually by using the "Add Code Generation Item..." option on the model designer view.

edited Dec 06 '21 at 23:42

asked Dec 01 '21 at 00:36

B. Huntemann

It's not clear here what your actual question is. – Adrian Mole Dec 05 '21 at 18:54
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My bad @AdrianMole, I have a propensity to waffle. Edited. – B. Huntemann Dec 06 '21 at 23:42
Can't you just replace the original file with yours in the VS folder containing the .tt files? – Tim Maes Dec 20 '21 at 12:31
@TimMaes, I'd like to avoid this. This change needs to be pushed to a team, so I'd prefer this to be self contained. If nothing else comes up, that's what we'll do. – B. Huntemann Dec 20 '21 at 21:49
Does everyone have the same setup? Can you have the template refer to a set file path outside the solution for everyone? – General Grievance Jan 12 '22 at 19:11

Changing default T4 template for new EDMX files

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