How to add a new WebPart in a specific Group after it is deployed

Question

Hi,

I am constantly writing custom WebParts but after I deploy them, they always get added to the "Miscellaneous" category. How do I add a WebPart to a specific category?

The category that I am referring to here is the one we see in the "Add Web Parts..." pop up, which is activated when the "Add a Web Part" is clicked on a zone.

Thanks

Answer 1

You need to update your web part manifest file and add the following:

<Property Name=”Group” Value=”Custom” />

Follow the instructions here for details.