"Jeronimo Bertran" <jeronimo.bertran@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
news:Xns9606C3B0D3387publicjbbertrancom@207.46.248.16...
> When a new typed dataset is created in VS.net, both the xsd file and a cs
> file with the underlying class is created. However, the cs file is hidden
> from the Solution Explorer.
>
> Now if I want to add an existing typed dataset (from an existing xsd an cs
> file), If I only add the xsd file, the cs file is not added and therefore
> the cs class is not available... If I add both files, then I am able to
> use
> the class but I see two disting files in the Solution Explorer. What is
> the difference when a Dataset is created and when it is added?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeronimo Bertran

"Kevin Yu [MSFT]" wrote:

> Thanks for Sylvain's quick response.
>
> Hi Jeronimo,
>
> First of all, I would like to confirm my understanding of your issue. From
> your description, I understand that you need to know the relationship
> between the .xsd file and .cs file. If there is any misunderstanding,
> please feel free to let me know.
>
> When you add a .xsd file, modify it and save it in VS.NET IDE, a .cs file
> will be generated according to the schema. The .cs file includes the data
> type definition that is used by the strong typed DataSet. Actually, when
> you're trying to copy a DataSet schema to another project, you just need to
> copy the .xsd file only. After adding it to the project, the .cs file will
> be generated automatically during saving or building.
>
> HTH.
>
> Kevin Yu
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