Entity Framework database first with MySQL not working

Question

I have been trying to use Entity Framework to connect to a MySQL database, database first, but I can´t get any connection to the database. When searching google and mysql.com, I only get guides thats telling me to use code first or model first.

What I want is what I always do: Add new Entity Data Model, write the credentials to the database and then, everything works just fine and I can write my LINQ queries as I am used to.

I am using Windows 8, VS 2013 ultimate, Environment.Version is 4.0.30319.36366.

How can I connect to MySQL with EF database first?

Answer 1

That's a common error when you first load the EF Designer. I don't know if its the same in VS 2013 but In VS 2015 You can create a new connection and select MySQL, but MySQL For Visual Studio should be properly installed.