Visual Environment

This image shows Visual Studio with an open CodeModeler project named “CarRental” and several key tool windows you'll likely use:

The Solution Explorer (right) contains a CodeModeler project. This is a special type of Project. It lets you view, navigate, and manage your CodeModeler files (for storage) and concepts (entities, methods, etc.).

The Design Surface Editor window (center), contains CodeModeler-specific graphical editor to help you visually design your concepts. It’s also equipped with a top Ribbon bar with the most common control. It also has a right-click context menu with other commands.

The Property Grid (right) is the exact same property grid used by Visual Studio. Use this window to view and change the design-time properties and events of selected objects located in editors (Design Surface) and designers (CodeModeler-type Project Hierarchy).