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Team foundation server power tools is a set of tools that allow you to manipulate the TFS server from the command line, it also allows you access to many features that cannot be accessed from the gui.

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TFS Cutomization using power tools

Friends I have added 3 fields using the Power Tools in TFS->Test case work item. Now is it possible for me to do the below customization? 1st field a 2nd field b 3rd field c. then c equals a plus b. when i enter the values in the fields a & b,…
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How can I make changes to numerous branches at the same time in TFS?

Recently I've been needing to check stuff in to 3/4 branches every time I check something into TFS. Since the code base for each branch is virtually the same is there anyway I can just do one check in to all branches and visual studio will just ask…
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TFPT unshelve & Migrate: What is the Base version for merging?

I am trying to use tfpt unshelve /migrate to unshelve my shelveset on to a different branch. When it does the unshelve, it also attempts to merge the file with the file in the target branch. I do not understand where its getting the base version…
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Automating TFS build definition dump process using TFPT

I am trying to automate the TFS build definition dump process. TFPT has buildefinition /dump option which seems to be very handy. But when I execute the command, it prompts me to provide username and password to access the TFS. So I tried the…
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Add fields to existing TFS Work Items?

I need to add some fields to my work item types in an existing team project to support integration with other toolsets. However, after adding those fields in my work item type definitions using the Team Foundation Power Tools Process Editor, and…
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How to launch PowerShell from Windows Explorer with Snap-Ins

This question answers how to launch PowerShell from Windows Explorer. I want to launch PowerShell from Windows Explorer with my TFS Shell Snap-In pre-loaded. I created a batch file (RunPowerShell.bat) with this command** and put it in the System32…
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Why I couldnt find Settings Alert part in TFS 2010 by using the administration console?

I want to set SMTP Server and other setting for Alert Notification in TFS 2010 ,when I want to follow this steps Configure Email Notifications and Specify the SMTP Server I couldnt find 'Email Alert Settings' under 'Application Tier' ,I logged on by…
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tfpt.exe online /diff sees all of my writeable files as changes. What's going on?

I made my entire local workspace read-write then edited a couple of files. When I run tfpt.exe online with the /diff option (with /preview) tfpt reports that all my local workspace files will be pended as edits. The files are all XML but witout an…
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checkout TFS files in windows 7 through SSMS and other "Open" dialogs

When I was working on TFS with Windows XP. I was able to execute TFS Commands through the context menu when I had a open dialog box window open in SSMS and other applications. but once I upgraded to Windows 7. I only can Check-out ,check-in , etc...…
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TFPT Resolve Third-party merge was not successful. How does one ensure that a merge tool will be launched?

On my first company PC we first installed VS2015, and then later installed VS2019, and eventually VS2022 On that PC we could always merge a shelveset into a new branch successfully, sometimes you end up having to click "Resolve...\Keep my local…
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'tfpt' is not recognized as an internal or external command

I am using Visual Studio Professional 2019, and I am not able to see the tfpt.exe. I tried to install Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2015 Power Tools, but no luck. Any guess?
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How can I migrate files to another branch without checking them in?

tfpt.exe is not exist anymore from VS 2017 and beyond. So how can I move files from one branch to another without checking them in. Say I've accidentally written code in the wrong branch or I'm told to move my change to a different version before…
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Querying for multiple work items using TFPT PowerShell

I'm trying to query TFS to get the change sets that are linked to a set of work items using PowerShell. So far I have been able to do that for a single work item using the following command: tfpt workitem 928850 /collection:
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How can I launch Visual Studio's "track changeset" window from PowerShell or another command line?

I have a lot of branches and changesets that are moving around, and to track them, I have to manually click on each changeset, track, etc. and it's really time consuming. I'm trying to figure out a way to call the visualization window with arguments…
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Do TFS Power Tools have any use in a VSTS-only scenario?

I'm using Visual Studio 2015 (and 2017) and Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS). I've noticed that I have the TFS Power Tools 2015 installed. I am not using a TFS server anywhere nor am I likely to. I'm wondering if I have any use for the power…
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