What does this WCF error mean: “Custom tool warning: Cannot import wsdl:portType”

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I am getting a error when adding a WCF service reference to aspmvc 4 application.

The reference.cs file is not having any classes or methods defined in the web service.

Posted 3-Jul-14 23:10pm

Srikanth Raghunathan

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Srikanth Raghunathan · Answer 1 · 2014-07-03T23:12:00

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This turned out to be a simple one. When adding a reference, browse to "Advanced" Tab and then uncheck the "Reuse types in referenced Assemblies" checkbox and then add the service reference.

Posted 3-Jul-14 23:12pm

Srikanth Raghunathan