Some VS 2013 SDK IPendingChangesExt properties never change from initial value
I'm writing a VS 2013 Package that is trying to do some logic based on the FilteredIncludedChanges property of the Pending Changes Extensibility service...
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I'd like to reuse "Rename" refactoring menu item (command) for a language that's not supported in VS by default (F#). For F# source files this command is disabled. So, I need to solve two issues: How...
View ArticleEasy Way to Create Language Service for Hybrid Languages?
A hybrid language is a language that consists of multiple sub-languages.My question has to do with 2 kinds of hybrid language:1. Sub-languages are nicely isolated and don't interact with each otherLike...
View ArticleVisual Studio 'Export Template' commandline or programmatic
I am working on the build process for a framework we are developing for use by internal developers. As part of this, we have a project that is used as a starter kit for developers. The only way I can...
View ArticleDo you need multiple solutions to create side-by-side VSPackages for multiple...
I'm creating a Visual Studio extension (via VSPackage) and would like it to be available for both VS 2012 and 2013. I first created the 2012 extension in VS 2012, and then upgraded my project so it...
View ArticleHow do I add toolbar or menu dynamically from a VS Package project ?
Hi,I have a VS Package project. I would like to add a Toolbar and/or Menu "dynamically" (not through .VSCT file). How can I do this ? I want to do it in Package.Initialize()ThanksFahad
View ArticleValue cannot be null.Parameter name: key
I have installed Visual Studio 2013 ProfessionalAnd whatever project I create and run, i am getting the following error..Error 1 Value cannot be null.Parameter name: key 0 0 Even I...
View ArticleStrange warning when compiling a vsct file
Hi,I'm trying to get rid of the VSSDK1011 warning: *.cto has no Resource.Do you have any idea how to fix this?Thanks!-MartinMSBUILD LOG ------Build started 2/25/2014 4:01:01 PM. Processing resource...
View ArticleExtending VS project system with MEF
Hello all,I have found that Microsoft.VisualStudio.Project.PropertyPages.PropertyPagesDataModelProvider from Microsoft.VisualStudio.Project.Core.Impl.dll (VS2012) imports many parts via ImportMany...
View ArticleVS 2013 SDK Seems to break 2005 build
I have several projects that integrate with various versions of Visual studio (2005 through 2012). I recently installed Visual Studio 2013 and it's SDK, now my integrations that build with Visual...
View ArticleCapturing a screenshot of the code editor
Hi,I would like to generate a bitmap of the Visual Studio code editor from within my VS extension. I am specifically after a bitmap, rather than the textual data (IVsLines).How can I capture a bitmap...
View ArticleWith Visual Studio 2013 RC "Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.Vs.dll" could...
Hi, I have upgraded Visual Studio from VS 2012Ultimate to VS2013 Ultimate RC. In our Code we are using "Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.Vs.dll" DLL. but when we build this code on VS2013 RC then...
View ArticleDSL: ModelBusAdapters are created but not disposed
We're developing a Visual Studio toolkit (vsix add-in) with Domain Specific Languages for Visual Studio Ultimate 2010 on Windows 7. The code is in C#.The toolkit uses the ModelBusAdapters to...
View ArticleCustom Code Analysis support in VS2012 SSDT projects
Custom Code Analysis is supported in VS2010 Db projects.Has this been implemented finally for VS2012 SSDT projects?Can MS team plan this upgrade ASAP?M&M
View ArticleAdd a new window in VSIX plugin
Hi,I am looking to add a new window (under the view menu) when running my VSIX plugin that could be docked in the IDE. Although I did search for a good tutorial on how to do this I only managed to find...
View ArticleConfiguring windows phone tool box with custom controls while installing our...
Hi,Is there a way to configure the windows phone toolbox with our custom controls during installation in visual studio 2012 or 2013 ?made registry entry in...
View ArticleVisual Studio Custom Template error when using WizardExtension
I have a custom template Project that appears to be working correctly when using CustomParameters. However if I remove the CustomParameters and add in a node for WizardExtension then I start receiving...
View Articledevenv.exe - Entry Point Not Found
Dear sirs,I installed visual studio 2012, I get an error whenever I start the application. This error says: "The procedure entry point_crtCreateSymbolicLinkW could not be located in the dynamic link...
View ArticleTFS Power Tools Which Version
I am developing with VS 2013 Ultimate and we are using TFS 2012. Which version of TFS Power Tools should I install?
View ArticleHow the installation/uninstallation of VSPackage is done
I am building a VS Package that dynamically adds Command Bars. Currently it does it on Initialize() which is wrong because every time a UI loads, the Initialize() is called.I am looking for a way to...
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