Export custom Sharepoint List Definitions

Question

Hi, I'm working on Sharepoint WSS3. Is there a way to export a custom list created via the web intarface to a list definition schema (schema.xml)?

Note: Solution Generator that is Part of the SharePoint Extension for Visual Studio is not an options as it is not supported in 64x Systems.

Thanks

Answer 1

You can use the Solution Generator that is Part of the SharePoint Extension for Visual Studio

Answer 2

Spsource is the tool you're looking for. It works very well and keeps all the settings of your custom list. However, if you work in a multi-lingual environment, the .aspx forms that spsource will extract (newitem.aspx, etc.) will have hardcoded strings instead of $resources. This is easily fixed though.

SPSource also works with Content Types and List Templates. And it integrates in Visual Studio!