How to open sdf files in SQL server 2012?

How to open sdf files in SQL server 2012?
 I couldn’t figure out how to open the sdf files in SQL server 2012
 Thank you
 Best
 Jamal

I don't think it's hard if understood the question properly you can try this I do it most of the time and this might be the solution for you, sometimes minor simple click is a life saver:)
1. 
Open SQL Server Management Studio, or if it's running select File -> Connect Object Explorer... and click the
connect drop down arrow
2. 
In the Connect to Server dialog you will see Database Enghine, Analaysis Servie on so on and you go head change Server type to
SQL Server Compact Edition
3. 
From the Database file drop-down as shown below click the drop down arrow and select <
Browse for more...>
4. 
And you will see C:\, D:\, G:\
drive and so on and open, your SDF file where it is located
I hope this has been informative for you and good luck
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