Stop SSMS from scripting SPs using sp_executesql?

Question

When I use SSMS to script a stored procedure, it wraps the script in a sp_executesql statement which bugs me. Is there a way to stop SSMS from doing this and use a straight CREA

Answer 1

Turn off the "Include IF NOT EXISTS" option.

It's at Tools..Options, then click "Scripting" on the explorer pane of the dialog that pops-up. the "IF NOT EXISTS" option is in the second group from the top (Object Scripting options).