Getting Started

Step 0: Download CodeSmith

Download and install the latest version of CodeSmith Generator Professional.

NOTE: PLINQO requires the latest version of CodeSmith Generator Professional
(If you have not previously registered with CodeSmith Tools or do not currently own a license of CodeSmith Generator, you will be required to register on the CodeSmith Tools website to get a trial key before using CodeSmith Generator.)

QuickStart

Create a new solution and a new PLINQO Data project.

Step 1: Open QuickStart.cst

Step 2: Select a SourceDatabase.

Step 3: Click generate!

Manual Configuration

Add PLINQO to a pre-existing project.

Step 1: Open a Visual Studio Project

Either create a new project, or open the project that you want to add your NHibernate files to.

Step 2: Add a new CodeSmith Project (CSP) to your project.

1. Open your project in Visual Studio.
2. Right click on your project in Solution Explorer and add a "New Item"
3. Under "Visual Studio C# Items", and add a "CodeSmith Project"

Step 3: Configurate your CSP for PLINQO for NHibernate

1. Right click on the CSP and "Manage Outputs"
2. Add Output, select Hbms.cst, and fill in the 2 required properties
3. Add Output, select Entities.cst, and fill in the 2 required properties
4. Add Output, select Queries.cst, and fill in the 1 required property

Step 4: Add a connection string to your App or Web config

1. Name the connection string "nhiberante" or the name of your database

Step 5: Generate Outputs

1. Right click on your CSP and Generate Outputs.
2. Compile.
3. Enjoy!