How to include data in a DacPac

Question

In Sql Server Data Tools for Visual Studio, you can create a Sql Server Project and import the structure of a Database. This works very well.

Is it also possible to

Answer 1

Years later, I finally figure this out: There are two types of exports:

1. DACPAC - which includes only the structure
2. BACPAC which includes data and structure.

You can create either from SSMS:

1. DACPAC: Select your database, right click for Tasks-> Extract Data Tier App.
2. BACPAC: Select database, right click for Tasks-> Export Data Tier App.