Upgrading version

Upgrading Version

Steps to Upgrade

1. Update the Visual Studio extension (via Extensions → Manage Extensions → Updates).

2. Delete the old EF.Reverse.POCO.v3.ttinclude file from your project.

3. Re-add the generator into the same folder:

   • Right-click project → Add New Item
   • Search for "reverse poco"
   • Use a temporary name (e.g., temp.tt)

4. Copy your settings from your existing Database.tt into temp.tt (or compare the two files).

5. Delete temp.tt.

6. Save your Database.tt to trigger regeneration.

Notes

• The EF.Reverse.POCO.v3.ttinclude file is the compiled generator. It must be replaced when upgrading — it contains the templates and generation logic.
• Your Database.tt (settings file) is preserved across upgrades. However, new settings may be available in a new version; check Settings Reference for new options.
• If you have customized EF.Reverse.POCO.v3.ttinclude directly, those changes will be lost. Use Custom file-based templates to persist customizations across upgrades.

Upgrading from v2 to v3

See Upgrading from v2 to v3 for specific migration instructions.