Does any one konw what the short cut key combination to compile in Visual studio.NET is? In Visual studio 6, it tells you in the tool tip, like ctrl+F7 for compile. In .NET 2003, the tool tip doesn't have this information. While I am on it, how to find out the short cut key combination for any c...more >>

I have a situation where we need to compile a VB6 application, then execute a batch file to create the .Net interop, then compile a VS.Net 2003 solution. If someone can provide me with help to one of these 2 questions I'd appreciate it: 1. Does VB6 support Post-compile commands? (To execu...more >>

Hello, I want to create an AddIn that needs to be executed every time some one tries to add reference. There for a I register on the BeforeCommandExecute (" "Project.AddReferences"), when the IDE is started. And I created a menu item for manually registering on this command. I tested the Ad...more >>

In the old VB IDE environment, if I removed the "Project Explorer", all I had to do to bring it back was press Ctrl + R. When i try to do it now in VB DOT NET, I notice at the bottom of the IDE screen, it says "Waiting for second key of chord". There's no second key I want to press. And ...more >>

Can I debug my addin written in C#? If yes, how??...more >>

I found this article on how to stop on errors while building a multi-project solution in visual studio.NET...but after following the steps i can't seem to figure out how to get the macro to activate...anyone with advice? http://www.fawcette.com/vsm/2003_10/online/hottips/sabbadin/...more >>

Hi all, Is it possible for me to write programs in Pure C, without any do Windows things? If yes, how can I compile it? I can't find a compile button or menu item. Thanks! fix. ...more >>

I noticed that my custom toolbars are missing from vsnet 2003 today. I had 2-3 toolbars with custom images that invoked vsnet 2003 macros. This happened on the first run of vsnet 2003 since installing Visio. Could that installation have caused the problem? Is this a known problem? How can ...more >>

In an addin, is there a simple way to manually load all referenced assemblies for a given assembly? I'm having difficulty with anything that is not registered in the GAC or in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\PublicAssemblies. The AssemblyName class doesn't offer any...more >>

Hello! Have you been working with inherited forms? I can't get to see the inherited form once I modify the base form Sub New by simply invoking a Protected Sub. The program works and compiles OK but I can't cisually edit the inherited forms. Any clues ? Regards, Marcin Floryan marcin(at...more >>

I wrote an addin that puts up a command on the "Tools" toolbar. I want to extend the current class with an interface and its implementation clicking on this command. Code: public void Exec( string commandName, EnvDTE.vsCommandExecOption executeOption, ref object varIn, ref object ...more >>

So I upgraded from VS6 to Vs2002, which was mostly a good upgrade. But now, when I try to use the dialog editor, it fails because my include directories list is > 512 characters. This makes it impossible to edit my dialog boxes (I've seen the relevant knowledge base article; I just don't h...more >>

What is the keyboard shortcut to compile the .cpp file that is currently open in the editor? Currently, I look at the title bar, determine the file name, locate the file in the "solution explorer"(TM), right-click it and select compile if it doesn't happen to be grey-ed out at the moment. T...more >>

Hi I am having a bug using a dual monitor. Sometimes a second window appear, with no content. I can't resize it. Clicking o the maximize button, maximizes the IDE and clicking on close button, closes the IDE. I can't reproduce the bug, but i happens quite offen. It seems that this should be a hi...more >>

The blue boxed borders drawn around SQL statements are distracting when writing a store procedure via the Server Explorer. I looked around in Options but don't see how to disable the bordered text. Is there a way to do so and how? -- <%= Clinton Gallagher A/E/C Consulting, Web Desi...more >>

I have a large C# file. I will be working away and suddently the usual highlighting of keywords or control references will disappear. Then, if I try to copy or paste within the source the IDE randonly erases sections of code. If I try to run the app, I then get a huge host of errors because vari...more >>

I want to make a complaint about the Visual Basic.Net IDE with ASP.net mode. The target of this complaint is the removal of event handlers from code behind pages unkown to my self which has caused me embarsement and my client loss of business Recently, I needed to add a Use Control containing co...more >>

This problem relates to the options available in VS.NET 2003 under "Tools->Options->Windows Forms Designer". When I change one of those options (say GridSize) and open a new form, the new form uses the values of the options that I just changed. However, I cannot get an existing form to use th...more >>