How to: Represent Columns as Database-Generated

Use the LINQ to SQL IsDbGenerated property on the ColumnAttribute attribute to designate a field or property as representing a database-generated column.

For code examples, see IsDbGenerated.

To designate a field or property as representing a database-generated column

1. Add the IsDbGenerated property to the ColumnAttribute attribute.

2. Set the property value to true.

See also

• The LINQ to SQL Object Model
• How to: Customize Entity Classes by Using the Code Editor