How to add Samples Browser as a Visual Studio menu item


  1. Build the Samples Browser solution.

    The build creates an executable file, SamplesBrowser.exe, in the \debug\bin subfolder in the directory of the Samples Browser solution.

  2. In Visual Studio, choose Tools > External Tools.
  3. Click Add on the External Tools dialog.
  4. Type a name for your custom tool such as MF Samples Browser, in the Title field.
  5. Click next to the Command field.
  6. Browse to the \debug\bin subfolder of the Samples Browser project.
  7. Select SamplesBrowser.exe and click Open.
  8. In the Initial directory field paste the full path to the \debug\bin folder.

    To find the path:


    1. Right-click the solution in Solution Explorer and choose Open Folder in Windows Explorer.
    2. Browse to the \debug\bin subfolder of the project directory.
  9. Ensure Prompt for arguments is not checked.
  10. Click OK.
  11. Open the Tools menu.

    MF Samples Browser is now available as a menu item.

  12. Choose Tools > MF Samples Browser to start Samples Browser.
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