I am looking for the best Sql Server IDE for scripting / development needs. Must haves:
- Visual GUI for creating complex queries
- Intellisense for all db objects
- Auto-format capability to format SQL script to a particular format / coding standard.
- SELECT Sql output to .xls, .txt with custom choices in delimiters / format
Cost is not an issue. When you make a recommendation, can you state why you prefer it, and what other IDEs you have tried before. Thank you.
SQL Management Studio with SQL Assistant (www.softtreetech.com) or SQL Prompt (www.red-gate.com)