EF5 Code First Enums and Lookup Tables

Question

I\'d like to define an enum for EF5 to use, and a corresponding lookup table. I know EF5 now supports enums, but out-of-the-box, it seems it only supports this at the objec

Answer 1

It is not directly possible. EF supports enums on the same level as .NET so enum value is just named integer => enum property in class is always integer column in the database. If you want to have table as well you need to create it manually in your own database initializer together with foreign key in User and fill it with enum values.

I made some proposal on user voice to allow more complex mappings. If you find it useful you can vote for the proposal.