Linq-To-SQL Code Generator - How to Modify the Template?

Question

We're using Linq-To-SQL in one of our projects, and I like to modify the template the code generate uses to add some Code Analysis suppression attributes. Anyone know how I can do this?

Answer 1

Have a look here (by Damien Guard), it provides a good rundown on using T4 Templates for this purpose.

Also, looks like he's since posted the whole thing on CodePlex: LINQ to SQL templates for T4

Answer 2

You can't modify it. It's compiled into the SQLMetal.exe tool. What you can do is use a T4 template as Nick states.

Answer 3

Many of the Linq-To-SQL classes are implemented as partial classes. If you implement your own partial class (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/wa80x488%28VS.80%29.aspx) you could added the attributes to it. By using the partial class you avoid the risk of your attributes being removed the next time the Ling-To-SQL classes are generated.