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Dynamic Data: choose the right template

I wanted to add Dynamic Data functionality in my existing mvc app. Therefore, I downloaded the sample from codeplex.

The sample ran just fine, until I merged it with my mvc app. I received the following error:

"The method 'Skip' is only supported for sorted input in LINQ to Entities"

It's good to know there are 2 different templates:

  1. Dynamic Data Web Application (intended to work with LINQ to SQL)
  2. Dynamic Data Web Entities Application (intended to work with Entity Framework)

and apparently, the sample was the wrong kind of template. So, select your template carefully!

 

note1: if you're working with both of these technologies, check out this workaround

note2: Differences When Working with the ADO.NET Entity Framework to LINQ to SQL

note3: I was able to get the first type working with an entity model. (the registration of the model (either LINQ or EF) is the same for both templates); unfortunately, I couldn't find the required steps to switch from the first to the second template. Anyone?

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