external-tools

where are the external tools launch configurations in Eclipse

I usually install and uninstall different versions of Eclipse for fun. I don't want to install many plugins. I prefer to start with fresh install to test the IDE. The problems comes when I have to config all the external tools that I always use (E.g. run jconsole). Also I want to backup my launch configurations. Do you know where Ecli...

What free external tools do you use with Visual Studio?

I just use Artistic Style. What other free tools do you use to tackle repetitive jobs while coding in Visual Studio? ...

Visual Studio 2008 Macro for Building does not block thread

Hello, I am trying to write a macro for Building my application, kicking off an external tool, and ataching the debugger to that external tool. Everything is working except for the building. It builds, but it is not blocking the thread so the external tool gets kicked off before it can finish. Is there a way I can run ExecuteCommand an...

Visual Studio - External Tools not visible

I have a co worker who is trying to add WCF Test Client to the Tools Menu in Visual Studio. She adds the tools in just fine (exactly the same as mine that are working) but the tools listed in external tools are not visible in the Tools Menu. I seem to remember there is an option to make these show up in this list, but I don't know wher...

Can the Visual Studio (2010) Command Window handle "external tools" with project/solution relative paths?

I have been playing with the Command Window in Visual Studio (View->Other Windows->Command Window). It is great for several mouse-free scenarios. (The autocompleting file "Open" command rocks in a non-trivial solution.) That success got me thinking and experimenting: Possibility 1.1: You can use the Alias commands to create custom comm...