Visual Studio 2008;: adding a webreference

Question

Aloha

I have a VS2008 solution to which I want to add a webservice reference. I enter an url like 'http://192.168.100.87:7001/wsdl/IMySOAPWebService'. The Add Web Reference dialog starts looking then throws me this error:

There was an error downloading 'http://192.168.100.87:7001/wsdl/IMySOAPWebService/$metadata'.

Adding the exact same reference to a VS 2005 project works fine. Any clues?

Answer 1

ASMX? Have you made sure you are using the correct dialog to enter a standard web reference? By default, VS2008 hides this option, only allowing a WCF service reference. If you look at the bottom of the dialog, you'll see a button or checkbox (don't have 2008 in front of me) to allow adding an ASMX service reference.

EDIT

Found it - Right click on your project -> Add Service Reference -> Advanced -> Add Web Reference

That's where you'll find the correct dialog for adding an ASMX service

Answer 2

Aloha,

I've solved this by using the (VS2008) svcutil.exe This generated a proxy for me with no troubles