How do I see contents of filesystem directories in Visual Studio Solution Explorer?

Question

We have some files (config, static files, that sort of thing) in our codebase that are kept in the same filesystem tree as our codebase, but are not part of projects (ie, not underneath a project's tree).

We're after a way of easily managing these from within the IDE.

I dimly recall there being a Visual Studio addin that lets you do something like right-click "open explorer here" or something like that. Can't find it, now, and it might not even be for VS 2008.

What are the options, if any?

If only solution-folders could display contents of the filesystem (for example)... Or perhaps there's a "files" project type...?

Answer 1

Solution Explorer Window has a "Show All Files" button, to the left of refresh.

Answer 2

I personally use the Power Commands add-in, which has this functionality along with others that I find helpful. You can find more information and download from here.