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My BizTalk (2006) orchestrations open by default in design view. I need to see the file behind (which appears like XML). I don't know how to switch.

With winforms and the like, F7 is the 'go to code' shortcut but I can't find any equivalent for this.

The only thing which sometimes work is to search for a string which appears in the orchestration and within the code of BizTalk. I have done a search for my string within Search Files (under find) and the Find Results box shows me the string lives in MyFile.odx (and it displays the ). However, I can't get the actual code on screen as it only shows the design view.

So, just to make sure this is really clear, I want to switch between the 2 screen shots:

From the Design View:

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to the 'code behind' view:

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Dijkgraaf
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Right click -> Open with.. -> XML Editor

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tom redfern
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  • I had tried this and the error message VS shows is "The file cannot be opened with the selected editor. Please choose another editor." – Dave Sep 05 '12 at 08:44
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As a work around, I can open it from Windows Explorer in notepad. Not ideal, but at least I'm not stuck any more.

Dave
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  • I won't if OK - a work around is not an answer. I have been able to display the XML in visual studio by luck and I'm convinced there must be a way more elegant than just performing a search and hoping the correct display is shown! Or, it is a faulty with my installation of VS and your post is the better answer. – Dave Sep 14 '12 at 10:32