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Free Visual Studio File Explorer Add-in

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The Visual Studio File Explorer Add-in (sexy name we know, but hey, it’s self documenting) is a free Tool Window add-in for VS 2008 that provides a Windows Explorer style file system view. It’s particularly useful for performing routine file system tasks without the need to “context switch” away from Visual Studio, which can be time-consuming over the course of days and weeks.

It’s main features include:

• Fully Shell Enabled – So shell extensions like TortoiseSVN work just fine.
• Command Prompt Here – Opens a command prompt at the current folder.
• Snap to Solution – Sets the root folder to the current solution’s folder.
• Split View – Windows Explorer style.
• Open Item – Either in Visual Studio or the registered application.
• Options Dialog – For configuring the add-in.

A picture speaks a thousand 32-bit units of data, so be sure to check out the screenshots below.

Download Mindscape Visual Studio File Explorer

Screenshots

1. Docked Mode

2. Split View

2. Tabbed Document

2. Options Dialog

Enjoy!

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Posted by Andrew Peters on 13 August 2008

6 Responses to “Free Visual Studio File Explorer Add-in”

1. Download link doesn’t wooork … :)

   sirrocco Aug 13th, 2008

2. Managed to download eventually through the Produts tab.

   sirrocco Aug 13th, 2008

3. Thanks for the heads up sirrocco. Link is now fixed.

   John-Daniel Trask Aug 13th, 2008

4. After installing cannot find the Add-in. Installation routine shows no error. English VS 2008 with SP1.

   Stefan Aug 14th, 2008

5. Stefan,

   The add-in is available under the View->Other Windows menu.

   Cheers,

   Andrew.

   Andrew Peters Aug 14th, 2008

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