Can't add Dataset to project, Could not get type information

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Pulling my hair out here. First time trying to use the VS tools for a database instead of doing it manually (old habits.)

I can add the database connection and see it and all objects in Server Explorer. When I go to add a dataset, I get all the way through the wizard and then it fails with error: Could not get type information for xxxxxx.dataSet

I have looked through what appears to be very old threads on this error and it typically is related to one of two issues

  • Reserved keywords are used as object names in the database - This is certainly not the case as I tested it with a brand new database with only one table and two columns which were NOT keywords.
  • Something about the project files being in a long folder structure with lots of spaces - Again, this solution was created on a thumbdrive and has zero spaces in the folder structure.

So, having banged my head against the wall for the last couple hours, Im calling "Uncle" and posting here for assistance. Im using Visual Studio 2015 community and SQL Server 2014 Enterprise. Although I have the same errors if I use VS 2013 community edition.

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