Analyzing database schema takes hours

Question

Using a new SQL2005 database project in VS2010. I did import objects and settings, and built the project. It seems to be stuck at \'Analyzing database schema. Your database pro

Answer 1

This question is a bit old but this comes up first when you search for a solution, so I will add my 2 cents.

If you still have this problem after installing the fix, try this, this worked for me:

Open the database project folder in Windows Explorer. Delete the following files/folders:

• in the rootdirectory, the .dbmdl file
• the content of the "sql" directory
• the obj directory.

Close and re-open Visual Studio. Click Build.

The project built fine for me.