I've been creating many SSIS packages lately using VS2013 Ultimate w/ Update 4. On several occasions, I have built packages and have them working then come back later and re-open the package in the designer and all I get is a solid white designer. The first times this happened it was because I had eliminated one of the tables that it sourced from. I was able to pick through the XML and remove it then it opened again where I could make the needed changes. However, I now have two packages with the same problem and no idea why they will not open. Even if the source was changed or removed, I would still expect to be able to open the package and be warned that something has changed and be given an opportunity to correct it. The only fix I have now is to start over on these packages. That represents many hours of work. I'm really starting to doubt that SSIS is the best tool for the job. If anyone has a solution that will let me view the designer again, you'll be my hero.
Thanks!
Ian
Ian