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jan - 16 Apr 2008 10:10 GMT

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this may not be so much a question, but rather a suggestion for a future
update on the VS SDK: I have an existing project package and -- because of
some flaws that I cannot find how to correct in the C++ version -- I thought
moving to PMF would solve all my problems. But once again I hit the wall of
MS way of documenting: describe steps to take and all details of elements but
no logic. It is as if someone explains me exactly what the dimensions and
components of a brick are, and then expects me to build a house out of bricks
(in Europe we use bricks to build houses, not wood).

So I looked at IronPython, but that is far more complex than what I need.
Even NestedProject (which comes close to my needs) has more files than may
C++ package! I though MPF would make a package simpler? Is there anywhere an
example with explanations that go beyond "type this line and press that
button"?
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Regards,
Jan

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Wen Yuan Wang [MSFT] - 17 Apr 2008 10:04 GMT

Hello Jan,

It seems you want to know if MPF could make your current package simpler,
correct? If I misunderstood anything here, please correct me.
However, I'm not sure about your business requirement. Could you give us
some detailed information about your project?
Thereby, we can perform research, and post back some useful information.

Thanks. If you have any more concern, please feel free to let us know. We
are glad to assist you.
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jan - 17 Apr 2008 10:27 GMT

there is no hard business requirement. I just would like to understand MPF
and how it differs from a hand crafted project package. The way the
documentation is currently laid out, it explains some details of each member
function, but does not explain which classes I have to implement or derive
from, which member functions I should override and which functions I can use.

At this moment I have decided NOT to use MPF as it takes too much time to
get to understand it and I am not even sure if it would solve the few minor
problems I have. If you have pointers to better documentation or samples I
would like to get t hat.

Regards,
Jan

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Wen Yuan Wang [MSFT] - 21 Apr 2008 11:15 GMT

Hello Jan,
Thanks for your reply.

After performing research, I notice there are two series webcast on MSDN
website about how to build package using MPF. This webcast walks you
through building a package that integrates with several services in VS,
starting with a blank project and culminating with running code. This seems
like a good resource for us to start leaning MPF.

MSDN Webcast: Visual Studio 2005 Extensibility (Part 1 of 2): Building a
Package Using the managed package framework (Level 200)
Presenter: Allen Denver, Development Lead, Microsoft Corporation
http://search.techrepublic.com.com/search/managed+package+framework.html

Hope this helps.
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jan - 21 Apr 2008 18:04 GMT

Hello Wen,

thanks for your comments. I will certainly look into that webcast, but the
next couple of days I am busy on other things.

Regards,
Jan

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Wen Yuan Wang [MSFT] - 22 Apr 2008 04:14 GMT

Thanks for your reply, Jan.
You are welcome.

Have a great day,
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