System.Data namespace missing from visual studio 2013 for windows blank app template

Question

I have created new blank WP8.1 app from visual studio 2013 for windows and trying to test some database tutorials.

When i try to add System.Data, i get an error "type or namespace data does not exists in namespace System" and it's not shown in intelisense. Also, when i try to use some thing from system.data, there is no option to "fix error" by adding required namespace.

When i create Databound app template, i can use system.data normally..

Can someone help me with this?

Answer 1

From the screenshot above it looks like you're creating a WinRT template, that's why the System.Data namespace is not present. The DataBound template is Windows Phone Silverlight-based, and it has System.Data.

You can try one of the following: 1. When you create a Blank App, select "Blank App (Windows Phone Silverlight)" 2. Look at this similar thread with more info: WinRT System.Data - Connect to SQL

Hope that helps! Please let me know!