Tools Options Pages
VSPackages use the automation model to obtain properties and set configurations of Options dialog boxes on the Tools menu (Tools Options pages). You can extend Visual Studio by adding a new Tools Options page to expose the custom properties of a VSPackage through the automation model.
In This Section
- Using Tools Options Pages
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Provides an overview of how a VSPackage can use the Visual Studio automation model to manage the state of Tools Options pages.
- Creating Tools Options Pages with Interop Assemblies
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Explains how an application can create and manage new Tools Options pages by using interop assemblies.
- Creating Tools Options Pages with Managed Package Framework Classes
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Explains how an application can create and manage new Tools Options pages by using the managed package framework.
- Creating Tools Options Pages with Automation
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Explains how an application can create and manage new Tools Options pages by using automation.
- Registering Custom Tools Options Pages
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Describes the registry settings and attributes used to specify a Tools Options page implementation.