ASP.NET MVC adding controller disabled

Question

I'm using Visual Studio 2013 for web with MVC 5.

When trying to add a new controller to the "Controllers" map in my project, here's what I do: right click controllers, Add, New Scaffolded Item, "MVC 5 controller with views using EE". I fill in the Controller Name, Model class etc.. But the "Add" button is greyed out.

• The project is selected.
• I'm not in debugging mode
• I'm able to add a class to Models folder

Answer 1

The option to add a new Controller will be grayed out if your project is currently running. Stop execution and the option you describe should become available.

Answer 2

I believe the model needs to be created prior to adding the scaffolding. I bet it works if you pick an existing model.

Answer 3

Add a model class first Add a new scaffolded item Attach the new model class Follow rest of the pop up window and the "Add" button becomes available.