Where is the package-editor?

  • I know, we use  VS for that, or Bussiness Inteligence Development Studio. But.

    I see several packages in my IS connection in SS Management Studio. When I right-clivk them, I see NOT an option to EDIT these packages. Since I don't know where the .SLN files are, I wonder: CAN I change these packages? Can you only change packages from the .SLN files? That would be a bummer...  I can change maintenance plans however. So do I miss something here?

     

    Greetz,
    Hans Brouwer

  • Right-click the package in management studio and choose export.  Change from SQL Server to File and then save the package.  You can then open the package using File - Open in VS.  When you close VS you will be prompted to vreate a new sln file.  I would recommend saving with a protection level of protecting with a password so you are not tied to a particaular host for encryption.

  • Tnx for the reply, Joshua. I also received another solution: open a new SSIS project and then import existing package. Choose the server where the to be edited package is and import.

    All in all it does seem a cumbersome way to edit existing packages...

    Let's hope MS will include a start-up for VS when wanting to edit a package.

    Greetz,
    Hans Brouwer

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