Add-ins extend Microsoft Visual Studio using the automation model (EnvDTE). Removed in Visual Studio 2015.
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Access "Embed Interop Types" property of a project reference programatically
I am writing a plugin for Visual Studio, I am able to see all the properties of all the references for a project, except for one property.
How can I access the "Embed Interop Types" property of a reference programmatically?
Right now I am using the…

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VSX getting current project thats opened when using addin Exec
I am currently just seeing how to go about making add-in for Visual Studio 2012. I currently have a button on the toolbar than when clicked opens a winform.
Once I start to debug the add-in it opens another instance of VS2012 and I then open up a…

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It is possible to get access to the SSMS Intellisense?
I'd like to add synonyms to the SSMS Intellisense.
How can i get access to the standart SSMS Intellisense in my own Addin?
Thanks in advance!

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MailItem.Move() raises the exception 0x80040125
Since the migration to Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 my outlook 2010 add-In throws sporadically the exception 0x80040125 by invoking of mailitem.move().
I found out, that the exception occurs only when a re-connect to MS Exchange has been preceded…

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Visualstudio 2012 Biztalk Addin cannot be removed
Recently, I have installed the BizTalk nos ultimate Addin Trail. Now, its expired but I have trouble removing it .
I cannot be able to open the visual studio. The Addin Menu just popup and whatever I do, just ain't make me get pass through it and…

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How to detect if the current instance of visual studio is active when writing a VS2012 addin?
I want to be able to detect when the current instance of visual studio is active or in active, but searching through the available hookable events in the _applicationObject.Events. collection has not given me any clues. I can see when a window…

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Working with EnvDTE library within Visual Studio 2010SDK - build modes and binary path (?)
I am working on a small program which aims to modify my main, top-level application binary file post-build. In order to fully automate the process, I need to obtain a valid path to the binary, e. g. ../debug/application.exe or…

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Code helpers/ Add-ons to Visual Studio 2008
I wanted to know what the public opinion is about Resharper vs Devxpress CodeRush vs Visual AssitX.
some of my co-workers are CodeRush fans.. I like Resharper...would be great if someone could finish the debate for us.

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Addin to add XML comments for private variable
Just like Ghostdoc is there any add-in for Visual Studio 2008 that can automatically add XML comments for private variables, as Ghostdoc and few others doesn't support private variables.

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Visual Studio 2013 shortcuts nor working neither resetting
My VS2013 shortcuts were working fine and I also use some addons for my productivity. But lately I observed my most of the default VS shortcuts weren't working anymore (e.g. Ctrl K, Ctrl C for commenting, Ctrl K Ctrl T for viewing hierarchy).
I…

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Migrated Visual Studio extension package does not load when building from commandline
Some years ago we made a Visual Studio Add-in, which uses the build events as trigger for the action. The Add-in was working in the IDE and the Command Line mode. To load the Add-in for command-line builds, you had to set the …

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How to reference assemblies not in the GAC with Visual Studio 2010 Extension/Addin?
I'm trying to write a Visual Studio 2010 Extension to show an IronPython shell for debugging C# projects. So obviously I have a reference to IronPython.dll (and a bunch of others). I'm referencing IronPython 2.0.1 here.
My project compiles fine.…

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How to identify the Events and Its associated control in (DTE) CodeElement?
I am writing an Add-in to identify all kind of methods (Function, Procedure and Events) in class;
I want to add specific set of code depending upon the above types. Currently I can able clasify the Functions and Procedures using…

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Visual Studio Addin "Exclude From Build" Property
I am currently trying to create an addin for Visual Studio 2008 that will list all files which are not excluded from the current build configuration.
I currently have test C++ console application that has 10 files, 2 of which are "Excluded From…

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Get TFS Connection in Custom Build Workflow Parameter Editor
So, I am trying to display all available TFS test suites in a custom build workflow parameter editor. See my previous question.
Now I can establish a connection to my TFS instance by using the .Net TFS API just as a normal client Application would.…

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