Recent update: 2008-3-21
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harday at 2008-3-7
Is there any way to include a database project into solution template? ***If you uderstand my poor english, thanks!***
Hi, I have created a solution that contains multiple project references, I can use the following <ItemGroup> <ProjectReference Include="...$ProjectName$.proj"> <Name>$ProjectName$</Name> </ProjectReference> </ItemGroup> to create references between ...
Dear Sir, I worry you don't understand what my mention. I would like to take action as following.1. Please double click MyComputer on desk.2. You can see the client which have some icon there, like drive C:, D: etc. At this monment, the client of class name is SysListView32. You can use SPYXX ...
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olmich at 2008-3-3
Hi, after installing GAX/GAT on VS 2005 Professional (German) the Microsoft Recipe Framework and the Guidance Package Manager are available but not the Project Templates or any Project Items. Any idea ? Thanks Oliver
Is it possible to programatically execute a recipe? If it is, how can i do it? I need to execute a recipe defined in the config file from an action I implemented... Thanks in advance...
Hi, guys. I'm looking for Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0 under WinXP 64-bit. I've found MDAC 2.8 for Windows Server 2003 but it doesn't support XP 64 (not wonder) does any one know if it exists and where can i find it if it does?
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-Mak- at 2008-2-27
Hello,I'm new to GAT and want to evaluate whether it may fit my needs or not. Therefore I need some additional information:I'veread that GAT can generate code from templates. Can code generationonly be used when a new project is created or (now comes the importantpart :) ) can you even ...
I use Microsoft Domain-Specific Language (DSL) Tool for creating and deploying the DSL within Visual Studio IDE. Prior to creating the installer, while creating the project template, I get a failure while performing the "Run Custom Tool" or "Transform All Templates" step on *.dsldt files. The ...
Microsoft Domain-Specific Language (DSL) Tools help in creating and deploying the DSL within Visual Studio IDE. The VS IDE thus gets extended by providing a location for launching the DSL designer. The designer can then be used to create a graphical model based on the rules defined while ...
Hey GAT team!I have a fairly simple project template that is running a recipe that helps the developer build the ProjectName for the new project. (among other things of course ;-)The recipe contains the ProjectName argument, ie:<Argument Name="ProjectName"><ValueProvider ...
Are there any extensibility kits/ packages available for extending/adding the following features in Visual Studio .NET 2005 -1. Adding custom menu items (say e.g "View my Designer") to the menu bar that appears on right clicking a asp.net website project.2. Invoking a designer page on clicking ...
I want to add a new argument to a recipe that will basically present a drop-down panel to a user allowing them to select one or more values from the drop-down panel. These values would then be used as input in the creation of a new project item. How would I go about doing this? Would I create a ...
Hello GAT Team! I have written an Extender for C# projects and for Solutions using the IExtenderProvider. Specifically the extender is going after prjCATIDCSharpProjectBrowseObject (4EF9F003-DE95-4d60-96B0-212979F2A857) and vsCATIDSolutionBrowseObject (A2392464-7C22-11d3-BDCA-00C04F688E50). ...
I'm getting the following error while trying to install the Dec CTP of the GAT for Visual Studio 2005 (RTM): Couldn't locate Hosts node on the manifest configuration file. It may be corrupted. Try deleting the manifest and reinstalling the product. Any help would be appreciated. ...
Hey GAT team! I have a fairly simple project template that is running a recipe that helps the developer build the ProjectName for the new project. (among other things of course ;-) The recipe contains the ProjectName argument, ie: <Argument Name="ProjectName"><ValueProvider ...
Is the T3 template engine only avavilable for use with Visual Studio 2005?Is there a DLL available that I could use if say I wanted to use this instead of CodeSmith?Also if this DLL is available would it strictly require Whidbey?I ask because my team uses macros to spit out some code, such as ...
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UKGENT at 2008-2-20
Hi I keep getting this message when trying to launch a piece of software I recently purchased- Visual basic 6.0 tool kit has encountered an error and has to close. Can anyone offer any ideas? Does it mean reinstalling the software, and if so, where are the links and which is the correct ...
Are there any extensibility kits/ packages available for extending/adding the following features in Visual Studio .NET 2005 - 1. Adding custom menu items (say e.g "View my Designer") to the menu bar that appears on right clicking a asp.net website project. 2. Invoking a designer page on ...
Hey GAT team! I have a fairly simple project template that is running a recipe that helps the developer build the ProjectName for the new project. (among other things of course ;-) The recipe contains the ProjectName argument, ie: <Argument Name="ProjectName"><ValueProvider ...
I downloaded from here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C0A394C0-5EEB-47C4-9F7B-71E51866A7ED&displaylang=en However, when I installed it, this error came out: Could not find file "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio ...
I am trying to load the NUnit Test Code Conversion extension written by James Newkirk <a target="_blank" title="(Home Page)" href="(Home Page)"> http://blogs.msdn.com/jamesnewkirk/default.aspx</a> </span>
I'm getting the following error while trying to install the Dec CTP of the GAT for Visual Studio 2005 (RTM): Couldn't locate Hosts node on the manifest configuration file. It may be corrupted. Try deleting the manifest and reinstalling the product. Any help would be appreciated. ...
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yytt at 2008-2-15
Tried to install on VS.Net 2005 Pro, using Guidance Automation Extensions Technology Preview (December 2005 Release for Visual Studio 2005) Getting error: "There was an error reading the manifest file for the Guidance Automation Extensions. The error is --> Method not foung: 'Void ...
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san7 at 2008-2-15
How can we enable GAT for existing projects which are not created through GAT?</P> -Sanjeev</P> </span>
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dwj at 2008-2-15
Does anyone know where I can find a list of breaking changes for GAT between beta 2 and RTM (with resolutions)? I have one outstanding issue: The DteHelper class in the Microsoft.Practices.RecipeFramework.VisualStudio namespace is non-existent in the RTM version. Thoughts? </span>
Thanks for everyone's patience... the December 2005 release of GAT/GAX for Visual Studio 2005 RTM is now available for download. This is a minor update from the earlier May 2005 CTP - the most significant change is that it works with the final VS2005 bits, but it also features several minor ...
Hi,I want to create a template solution with 2 projects. One of the projects has as reference the other projects from the same solution.Can you tell me if is possible to do something like this and provide me the solution (an ...
... or is there some other reason MS P&P seem reluctant to give any information about a possible RTM version?
I have installed Guidance Automation Toolkit and Extensions along with VS 2005 Beta a few months ago. Now after uninstall VS2005 Beta and installed the new VS2005 Team System Trail version and start up the new VS IDE, I get an error msg saying that "...error reading the manifest file for the ...
I am creating an unbound reference.In my IsEnabledFor method I am trying to see if the current item is a SolutionFolder, and if so, if its parent is also a SolutionFolder with a specified name.For some reason, I can get to the logical parent of the current solution node, as it is in Solution ...
It appears that my templates wont register if they are nested under sub-folders within the Solution, Projects, or Items template folders.Templates/SolutionsTemplates/ProjectsTemplates/ItemsBecuase of this, it is not possible to logically group these templates and project items.For example, I ...
I have installed Guidance Automation Toolkit and Extensions along with VS 2005 Beta a few months ago. Now after uninstall VS2005 Beta and installed the new VS2005 Team System Trail version and start up the new VS IDE, I get an error msg saying that "...error reading the manifest file for the ...
I am creating an unbound reference.In my IsEnabledFor method I am trying to see if the current item is a SolutionFolder, and if so, if its parent is also a SolutionFolder with a specified name.For some reason, I can get to the logical parent of the current solution node, as it is in Solution ...
It appears that my templates wont register if they are nested under sub-folders within the Solution, Projects, or Items template folders.Templates/SolutionsTemplates/ProjectsTemplates/ItemsBecuase of this, it is not possible to logically group these templates and project items.For example, I ...
I'm getting this error when attempting to install the GAT:"There was an error reading the manifest file for the GAT. The error is: Method not found: 'Void set_XsdValidate(Boolean)'Is there a version of GAT coming soon that works with the RTM bits?BTW, how come there's no mention of this on ...
What is the syntax you use in source code files of a template to expand arguments specified as arguments in the recipe?I see the standard arguments $projectname$, $safeprojectname$ etc are being replaced, but none of my custom arguments are. I am using the same syntax.i.e $mycustomargument$Do ...
I have a solution template that creates a simple solution.I ask the user for the name of the solution in a wizard. (using ProjectName argument). If the user changes this value, the solution is created with the original file name, regardless of user's wishes.What are the options of overwriting ...
I want to add several 'C# Class Library' projects (in one hit) to a particular 'Solution Folder' when the user chooses the Add submenu on the solution Folder I have setup a UnboundTemplateReference to provide the command to the Solution Folder's Add Menu - that's appears fine. I have ...
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khush at 2008-2-7
I am designing a client tool, similar to Microsoft's Security Baseline Analyzer, that will validate the parameters in the configuration files of services my team deploys. The tool will prompt the user for a number of questions. These questions are displayed on the tool's UI by reading off an ...
hi, i want to create a template which makes it possible to add website project to a solution. i know that there is the project-type element which i put to this <ProjectType>Web</ProjectType> within the .vstemplate file. Nevertheless a Website wasn't created. What must be done to ...
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dwj at 2008-2-6
Is there a way to retreive input arguments from within a wizard? Possibly through a reference to a configuration service or something like that? Basically, I just want a reference to the current project from within my wizard (using a custom wizard page). I have a recipe argument with this ...
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dwj at 2008-2-6
I have a custom wizard page. I am trying to use a FileNameEditor as the valueEditor. I have added a value editor UI component to the page and I have placed the following line for one of my arguments: <Argument Name="FileName" Type="System.Windows.Forms.Design.FileNameEditor, System.Design, ...
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dwj at 2008-2-5
Has anyone had a situation where the actions under the Guidance Package Manager are gone (for the Guidance Package Development)? Here's what I did: I had an existing Guidance package that was not under source control. I added everything to VSTS and then wiped the hard drive and reinstalled ...
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Gabo at 2008-2-5
Hello do you guys know when is there going to be a release of GAT that works on the VStudio release candidate distributed in PDC last week?The framework is really cool and we are looking forward to use it but we need to know when you estimate a Release Candidate version to do our internal ...
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dwj at 2008-2-4
I am trying to develop a GAT infrastructure for other developers to create GAT tools without having to know all the details of GAT. Is there a way to execute code when they select "File|New|Project|Guidance Pacakges|Guidance Package Development" (basically, customize the solution that GAT ...
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dwj at 2008-2-4
I am trying to develop a GAT infrastructure for other developers to create GAT tools without having to know all the details of GAT. Is there a way to execute code when they select "File|New|Project|Guidance Pacakges|Guidance Package Development" (basically, customize the solution that GAT ...
At least one for VS Beta 2.
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Gabo at 2008-2-4
Hello do you guys know when is there going to be a release of GAT that works on the VStudio release candidate distributed in PDC last week?The framework is really cool and we are looking forward to use it but we need to know when you estimate a Release Candidate version to do our internal ...
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dwj at 2008-2-3
I have an unbound item reference for a recipe. I want this recipe to be available whenever a classes in a solution implement a certain interface. I have most of it working (finally...). The main issue I'm having currently is adding the right logic to the "IsEnabledFor" method on the ...
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dwj at 2008-2-3
I add the class and rebuild the solution, but the class is not included in the library that's built. It may have something to do with my action element in the binding recipe I am not real familiar with that element). This is all to add a reference to an unbound reference. Any thoughts? Thanks! ...