Hi Thomas,
I am implementing interface IOleCommandTarget on MyProjectNode
(Project class name). The method QueryStatus is not doing anything. but
just returning VsConstants.S_OK.

I have a C++ library the Visual Studio Intellisense logic is unable to parse
correctly. Many members or entire classes are missing. This is due to a
rather complicated #ifdef scheme in the library that allows cross platform
development. I have no control over the #ifdefs.

The automation object model in Visual Studio has some objects one can use
to remotely control basic debug operations as breakpoints,
stepping through the code  etc. I haven't however found anything that would
enable me to attach to the right process on the right machine

what is the best way to get notified when a document is opened for editing
is the IDE?
More precisely, I need a notification that a new IVsTextBuffer is created
inside the environment,

in my package I need to get notified of changes made by user to the font
and color settings of various display items
via Tools|Options|Environment|Fonts and Colors dialog. I've found an interface
IVsFontAndColorEvents that seemingly

Is creating a new Project type really the only way if you want to
participate in the build process like I want to do?
I have an own file type and my build tool builds a number of source
files. Those source files (e.g. C# classes) should be referenced and

I posted this question to the new Microsoft Forums in the Visual Studio
Extensibility forum, but didn't get an answer, so I'll try again here since this
is a managed newsgroup and I am a MSDN subscriber.
I am converting a Visual Studio .NET 2003 custom project template to VS 2005.

I have a question concerning best practices for add-in installation. Our
add-in
depends on a free unmanaged dll UxTheme (some UI stuff) which we should deploy
on

Is it possible to add a new build property to Project Item? For example,
could one add a new property called "Generate Comments" to a .cpp file that
could have a yes/no option that would show up under the C/C++ Configuration
Properties (perhaps under General similar to the "Treat ...