Easiest way to change namespace of VS2008 solution?

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Easiest way to change namespace of VS2008 solution?

Hi,

Does anyone know a quick and foolproof way of changing the namespace of a VS2008 solution/projects? In other words - I have a solution, and want to copy this as a template for a different application, but need different namespace obviously.

Thanks

Open the search & replace dialog:

Shift+Ctrl H

Find what: namespace YOUROLDNAMESPACE

Replace what: namespace YOURNEWNAMESPACE

Look in: Entire solution

Find options:

Tick Match case Tick Match whole word

Push button "Replace All"

HTH Dimi

Greco 2010-08-04 09:06:43

This is what I have done in the past, but it doesn't take into account file names, interproject references etc. I wish VS would provide proper support for this!

UpTheCreek 2010-08-04 09:27:40

Upthecreek, you just gave me an idea... If all your projects are in a source control... Then Dimi's method can work.Just work in the source control rather than VS (just remember to start changing the sub project first and the main last + write on paper the names of the sub project so that you can test them... or at least understand what's wrong with them later if there are bugs)

Asaf 2010-08-04 10:14:48

@Asaf: Hmm, It is in source control - I'll try that, thanks.

UpTheCreek 2010-08-04 10:17:41

Renaming Solution name will not affect namespace of projects in it.
If you want to change namespace - right click project file -> select "properties" -> select "Application" tab -> Change "default namespace".

Only best fool proof way in my opinion

Open solution in VS2008
Open Solution Explorer
Right Click Solution
Select "Rename"

Sandy 2010-08-04 09:06:52

This will not help with all the files inside the solution that have a namespace that now needs to be changed.

Oded 2010-08-04 09:08:12

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