How to add a new WebPart in a specific Group after it is deployed

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I am constantly writing custom WebParts but after I deploy them, they always get added to the "Miscellaneous" category. How do I add a WebPart to a specific category?

The category that I am referring to here is the one we see in the "Add Web Parts..." pop up, which is activated when the "Add a Web Part" is clicked on a zone.

Thanks

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 16 '15 at 07:57

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You need to update your web part manifest file and add the following:

<property Name="Group" Value="Custom" />

Follow the instructions here for details.

edited Jan 16 '15 at 07:57

Naveen

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answered Dec 04 '09 at 23:34

Toni Frankola

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I actually remember adding that tag in the xml file but I think I got the case of the name "Group" wrong... hhmmm – iJK Dec 05 '09 at 18:54
The reason it did not work earlier is because I added the tag in the wrong file (*.webpart). I added it to *.xml file and it is now working. Thanks – iJK Dec 07 '09 at 15:15

How to add a new WebPart in a specific Group after it is deployed

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