How to use SQL CE 3.0 in VS 2008

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Hi Guys,

I am a new SmartDevice developer and my head said for working with our smart devices like "Windows Mobile" you should use "VisualStudio 2005" :-(. Because "SQL Compact Edition 3.0" is free and "SQL Compact 3.5 and 4" is not free.
So I should use the VS2005 for support SQLCE3.0. But I want use this edition of SQLCE in "Visual Studio 2008". Otherwise, as default, VS2008 just support SQL CE 3.5>.
SO, HOW CAN I USE "SQL CE 3.0" IN "VISUAL STUDIO 2008"?

Thanks for your helps my friends.

Posted 31-Dec-11 7:06am

mhd.rad

Updated 31-Dec-11 8:19am

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DaveAuld · Answer 1 · 2011-12-31T08:44:00

I don't know where the comment about cost comes from. If you look at this page, the first bullet point clearly states "Free to use and distribute"
http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/editions/compact.aspx[^]

Also on the download page for Compact 4, it also states: "FREE"
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=17876[^]

As for using with visual studio, it should be as simple as installing the compact edition, and then "Connect To Database" from the Tools menu.