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Using Generator Project from Windows Explorer
Using Generator Project from Windows Explorer
A CodeSmith Generator Project gives you the ability to control all aspects of your CodeSmith Generator project from Windows Explorer, Template Explorer or Visual Studio. This type of flexibility makes using a CodeSmith Generator Project very useful.
Creating a new CodeSmith Generator Project
To create a new CodeSmith Generator Project file, right click inside of Windows Explorer and select New -> CodeSmith Generator Project.
CodeSmith Generator Projects from Windows Explorer or Template Explorer
CodeSmith Generator Projects expose a right-click context menu from within Windows Explorer.
The menu options include:
- Manage Outputs - Gives the ability to manage your CodeSmith Generator Project.
- Generate Outputs - Will kick off the generation process to produce outputs configured in your CodeSmith Generator Project.
- Add Outputs
Generation Feedback
In Windows Explorer and Template Explorer, you will see a Generation Progress window that will show you progress of your template generation.
Details: Toggle Details Button for verbose progress and feedback of your generation process.
Close when complete: Closes the window when generation completes.
Close: Closes the window.
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