I have a managed language service with method tips working for local project
members. I am trying to provide method tips for .NET Framework class library
references.
Does anyone know how to retrieve the Description/Tip Text of the Framework

In my toolbox, I have created a customer tab called "Code Snippets".
As you might have guessed, "Code Snippets" contains a number of
resuable code snips that I would like to share with members of my
team.

I am writing a series of custom project wizards.  The wizards will be as
small as an add project item (custom class) wizard and as large as adding 5
separate projects dynamically based on user selection to the solution,
creating references to other projects, etc.

I have a problem with debugging my VSIP package.
Wenn I build my package and start the build Project from Visual Studio a new
Visual Studio Experimental opens with my Package loaded. Trace infos and
debug output appear in the original Visual Studio window which holds the

I'm trying to write an Add-on in C# to modify attributes applied to the
assembly itself, e.g. (in AssemblyInfo.cs)
[assembly: AssemblyVersion("1.0.*")]
What's the best approach? I'd like to use CodeModel, but I'm having

Is there a way to get an IServiceProvider without being given it? Some
static global function is what I'd like to find.
Bill

I've found a possible bug in VS .NET 2003:
When an add-in has created a control on a custom command bar (the command
bar was pre-created during the UISetup phase, but the control wasn't), and
the add-in attempts to remove the control upon handling the OnBeginShutdown

Hi Experts,
 I had implemented a [designer] view, which uses the same textbuffer with a
[code] view. Furthermore, I had implemented a language service and
colorizer.

Using W2k SP4, VS6.0 SP5
I've implemeted a MSFLexGrid, and want to modify the properties.
In Properties page, there are several tabs: General, Control, Style,
Font,...

We want to integrate our product into Visual Studio 2005 and will need to
create a project system very similar to the Figures sample. Should we go
managed or unmanaged and what is the pros and cons? Will the Figures sample
or a similar sample soon be available for managed code?

How do I enable XP visual styles for a custom Tool Window?
I am using VSIP 2003 w/extras. The implementation is C#. I am attaching a
UserControl to a VS Tool Window -  FlatStyle properties are set, etc. When in
a standalone app using Application.EnableVisualStyles, everything is ...

I'm using the whidbey VSIP to create a sample toolwindow. The option doesn't
appear under View->Other windows as it used to do in VSIP 2003. I noticed the
same in the ToolWindow sample that came with the SDK. Is there a behavior
change? How can I get to the option to launch my ...

I have some text files that are in a language that VS doesn't recognize. It
would be nice if I could edit these files in VS and provide some of the
capabilities VS offers to .NET source files like highlighting, automatic
indenting, folding regions, etc. Is it possible to do this ...

Tell me please,
how can I add the colored text in Visual Studio 2005 IDE (TextPane) (Like
visual assist).
It is desirable to change color of a background.

I am creating a tool that will allow developers to create a new type of
form.  My new form is derived from System.Windows.Forms.Form but has new
properties added and some properties are hidden.
Right now I am considering using an add-in to allow users of my tool to add