Coding Faster: Getting More Productive with Microsoft® Visual Studio®

02.14 Roll Your Own Project Template with the Export Template Wizard

WINDOWS	Alt,F, E
MENU	File | Export Template
COMMAND	File.ExportTemplate
VERSIONS	2005, 2008, 2010
CODE	vstipProj0004

Are you always adding the same extra files to projects when you create them? Ever wish you could have it all just “be there”? Well, you can when you become familiar with the Export Template Wizard.

First, set up an existing project template the way you want it. All changes (new files, code, interfaces, and so on) will be used in the template you create. In this simple example, I always want to include larry, curly, and moe C# class files with my console applications.

Now select File | Export Template from the menu bar.

Note

Choosing Export Template prompts you to save ...