VSIX - How to create a C++ template project and include it in a VSIX project?
I am aware of how to export a C++ project as a template and then add that zipped file to a VSIX project. However I would like to add the C++ project to the VSIX project directly using the same...
View ArticleVisual Studio 2012 / 2013 Dark theme Icons.
Hello,I have a VS 2010 / 2012 / 2013 package and I noticed that the VS2012 Modern Image Library and VS2013 icons all have a white border.Would it be possible for a sample package or how-to that shows...
View ArticleGetting Started: How can I extend Visual Studio 2012 - need character counter
Hi all,I would like to write a command and bind it to a control key sequence. The command would note where the caret is and then scan forward and backward in the text for a set of matching quote...
View ArticleIsolated shell 2010 deployment with vs 2010 SDK SP1
Hi,I developed a Isolated shell based on the vs 2010 SDK SP1.I would like deploy it an one computer, I install the the isolated package (Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Shell (Isolated Redistributable...
View ArticleInvalid Multiple Zip Files in in VSIX
Hi all,I created a VSIX with multiple project templates and it works fine.But (there's always a but), when I try to upload it on the visual studio gallery, I get an error message: Invalid Multiple Zip...
View ArticleInvalid Multiple Zip Files error when uploading to VS Gallery
Hi, We have created custom DotNetNuke project templates supported on VS 2010 and VS2012 available to download athttps://asposednn.codeplex.com/In short we provide four templates in a single VSIX file...
View ArticleVisual Studio:Adding project file via Power Console is failing
I've a task to add 384 existing projects in one solution in order to replace binary file dependency with project dependency and build with msbuild. To achieve this, I'm trying to use Visual Studio API...
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How to Enable/Disable [Start Debug Target] button from Toolbar in VS2012?
Hi Guys,We found a new feature [Start Debug Target] button in VS2012, which looks similar as [Start/Continue].We can control the [Start/Continue] button as enabled/disabled according to project's debug...
View ArticleSelect which project factory opens a given extension.
Hello,From MSDN:Project types are associated with a particular file name extension. When a user attempts to open an existing project file or attempts to create a new project by cloning a template, the...
View ArticleInnovative additions to C++ Compiler for handling virtual table pointers
This is so important...Adittion 1 =======What happens to a C++ object in 64x? The first field is always the VTP. In 32x it is surely 32 bits. In 64x is it now 64 bits?If the answer is YES then read...
View ArticleMultiple Project Factories for same file extension
Does it ever make sense to specify multiple project factories for the same file extension within a package? We have several project types for which we want to have the same file extension, though it's...
View ArticleCustom handling of .js files in custom projects
Hey there,I'm writing a VS package for VS 2010 and above.Here's a simple project which reproduces my issue and what I try to achieve:MyScript.zipBasically, I create:A custom project type (myproj) using...
View ArticleHow to Enable/Disable [Start Debug Target] button from Toolbar in VS2012?
Hi Guys,We found a new feature [Start Debug Target] button in VS2012, which looks similar as [Start/Continue].We can control the [Start/Continue] button as enabled/disabled according to project's debug...
View ArticleCan i use exception dialog box for my own needs?
I am trying to make a Visual studio 2012 Ad-in, and I would like to use exception dialog box, instead of regular Tool Window, or similar, because I need this line, connecting code with a dialog box (as...
View ArticleHow to get the latest source control status for specific project item in...
Hi guys,I have a problem similar with below...
View ArticleIs Visual Studio 2010 professional version not available for free download
Hi friendsI need Visual Studio 2010 professional. Is it only a paid software or is it available even now for free. I do have Visual Studio 2010 express and with C# and VB. But also want to gain...
View ArticleQueryEditFiles() is called while saving the project file for SISS Projects
Hi,We are seeing a strange behavior and would like to know if its expected or a bug.We have a solution with SISS Projects on it. The complete solution is source controlled.Now, whenever I press on Save...
View ArticleVSPackage - How to find a "filter" in IVsUIHierarchyWindow2 after creating it...
Let's say I create a new folder/filter in SolutionExplorer like below. How do I collapse the corresponding folder in Solution Explorer afterwards? I want to do something like this:var sp = new...
View ArticleVSPackage - Is there a way to Suspend/Resume the UI when adding or removing...
I need to add and remove large numbers of folders and files to/from a VCProject from code. It works but it is slow. During adding/removing, the UI keeps updating and this slows things down and looks...
View ArticleIs it legal to use Visual Studio Shell commercially?
Greetings,I'm using Visual Studio 2010 Shell in developing commercial products (I use it in debugging and report design)Is this use legal?
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