visual-studio-shell

Should a new Visual Studio-Based Application be based on 2008 or 2010?

I am thinking of creating a product based on the Visual Studio Shell (primarily isolated mode). Since Visual Studio 2010 will most likely be RTM before my product, does it make sense to start with VS2010 as a base rather than VS2008? Has anyone looked at what they changed in connection to the shell framework and if it is improved enou...

Including More Database Connection Options in a Visual Studio Isolated Shell Application?

When starting up an isolated mode visual studio shell application, the only databases available in the Tools->Connect to Database are Access, SQL Compact, and SQL Server Database File. Is there a way to configure the isolated shell to include other database types? In particular SQL Server and MySQL. Are there any licensing agreement...

Visual Studio Shell - Creating a Custom IDE.

I know this is a very broadly scoped question, but what do I need to know to begin creating a branded, custom IDE for course-ware using the VS Shell in isolated mode. Very little useful info on this beast is available through searches, so I'm hoping for some tips and references from gurus that have been through the apparently difficult ...

Template not found for VS Shell Isolated IDE

When I try to create a Visual Studio Shell Isolated project, I get an error that says the specified template cannot be found. I have downloaded and installed the shell and VS SDK setups, and Google yields no results on my search. How could I start diagnosing the cause of this problem? ...

Strange GAC error in ASP.Net application

I'm experiencing a strange failure when trying to view my website under IIS. If I create a new ASP.Net web site application, don't modify it at all and run it (F5) the web page shows up with the error: Compilation Error Description: An error occurred during the compilation of a resource required to service this request. Please review t...