WPF project on .NET 8 missing 'Add Service Reference' from the 'Connected Services' menu

[gchq-zz]

I have a WPF running on .NET 8.0. I understand that MS in their infinite wisdom have neglected VB developers when it comes to .NET core, but this is not .NET core. I have seen a similar thread here that points to the issue with core.

According to the MS documentation adding a service reference has now moved from directly under solution explorer to Add > Connected Services and selecting 'Add Service Reference' - but only 'Service Dependencies' are available.

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[HongGit]

@imcarolwang can you please see if you can repro the issue?

[gchq-zz]

Open VS 2022
New WPF Project
Right click the project
Add > Connected Services
As in the screenshot above there are only Service Dependencies - no ability to create a Service Reference.
VS version 17.11.4

[lvxiaoou234]

I noticed you mentioned VB in the issue description. Is your .NET 8.0 WPF project also using VB?

[gchq-zz]

Yes, it uses VB - start a project with C# and Service Reference is available