Project Explorer

Introduction

Project Explorer is an add-in to Microsoft Developer Studio. It has been tested with Version VC++ 6 and Service Pack 3.

It adds the ability to launch windows explorer in the directory of the currently active project. Although only a very simple ability, it is one that is very handy and I use all the time.

This Add-In is provided free to individuals (corporate users require a licence, and should email me on the address below). If you decide to keep it, I would appreciate a simple email telling me you are using it and if you find it useful.

Please send bug reports and suggestions to <markg@wickman.net>. Latest version available at http://www.wickman.net/shareware/ShareFreeSoft.htm

Disclaimer: This software is provided as-is and with no implied warranty of any kind. Please donot place any blame on me if it does something untoward to your system.

Installation

1. Copy all ProjectExplorer.* files to the add-ins folder of Developer Studio: C:\Program Files\DevStudio\Microsoft Visual Studio\Common\MSDev98\AddIns
2. In Developer Studio, go to the "Tools" menu and select "Customize...".
3. Go to the "Add-ins and Macro Files" tab (the last one). Mark the checkbox next to "ProjectExplorer" as checked, and click "Close".
4. Developer Studio adds a new toolbar with the ProjectExplorer button. You can move this button to another toolbar by pressing the Alt key while dragging the button.

To deactivate ProjectExplorer, perform steps 2-3, but uncheck the checkbox next to ProjectExplorer.

To completely uninstall ProjectExplorer:

1. Exit Developer Studio.
2. Delete all ProjectExplorer.* files from your Developer Studio add-ins folder.

Usage

Click the "ProjectExplorer" button to launch windows explorer in the your current project directory.