VS Custom Project Template: [2] Create VSIX project template extension

• VS2013 (VS2010 and other versions also apply, both need to install the visual Studio SDK)

How do I create a VSIX extension project?

1. 1

   New Project--Select the VSIX Project project in Extensibility.

2. 2

   Double-click Open source.extension.vsixmanifest file to set some basic information for the VSIX extension project.

3. 3

   Add the previous experience exported template for the VSIX extension project.

   New in assets (Assets) tab, select Type Microsoft.VisualStudio.ProjectTemplate (project template), source Select File on filesystem (files on PC), Browse to select a file path.

   The file is added to the solution after it is determined.

4. 4

   Build the project.

   Then install the generated vs extension myvsixproject.vsix.

5. 5

   After the installation is successful, you can see it in tools--extensions and updates.

   When you create a new project, the Myexporttemplate project template exists under the root directory of Visual C #.

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How do I add a catalog for a VSIX extension project template?

1. Add a subdirectory MyTemplate for PROJECTTEMPLA in the solution.

2. After the build, reinstall the expansion pack and see the effect.

VS Custom Project Template: [2] Create VSIX project template extension