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Utility to Create DBML

Is anyone aware of a free utility, preferably with source code, that will create a Linq-to-SQL DBML based on the contexts of a SQL Server database? I realize Visual Studio can create one, but I don't want to have to drag hundreds of tables onto the L2S canvas just to create a DBML.

Thanks very much - Randy

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SqlMetal is the command-line tool for generating LINQ to SQL DBMLs, and is installed with Visual Studio or as part of the Windows SDK.

cxfx  2009-12-13 00:20:46
Thanks, I am aware of this. I'm hoping to find a utility with source code.
Randy Minder  2009-12-13 00:43:40

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