Adding A New MVC 5 Controller with Views Using Entity Framework Scaffolding Error

Question

When I try to add a MVC 5 controller with views using entity framework in my web app project, as it attempts to scaffold, I am getting this error:

"There was an error running the selected code generator: 'There was an error getting the type (name of entity model here).' Try rebuilding the project."

I did previously switch from MVC 4 to MVC 5, which perhaps could be at the root of this error. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

Answer 1

Times when I've encountered something similar, I've been able to fix it by simply closing Visual Studio completely and re-opening the solution. You should also make sure you rebuild your solution, if you haven't already tried the advice the error gives you.

Answer 2

So I am able to generate controllers and views via scaffolding if I first create a new data entity model, change my build configuration from x64 to x86, do a rebuild, clean the solution, and then restart Visual Studio.

Frustrating that it comes down to that.

Answer 3

This problem come because versions are different. All Entity Framework package would be the same version and it will be work.

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