Working with Domain-Specific Language Solutions

A domain-specific language (DSL) is created using a Visual Studio solution. This section is about how to set up and customize the solution.

In this Section

• About Domain-Specific Languages
  Discusses how to develop DSLs and how to apply them.

• Overview of Domain-Specific Language Tools
  Explains the major tasks in developing and distributing a DSL.

• Overview of the Domain-Specific Language Tools User Interface
  Describes the windows that are associated with DSLs.

• Choosing a Domain-Specific Language Solution Template
  Explains how to choose a template to start your DSL project.

• How to: Create a Domain-Specific Language Solution
  Describes the steps to set up a DSL.

• Working with the DSL Definition Diagram
  Explains the parts of the diagram.

• Working with the Domain-Specific Language Explorer
  Explains the content of the explorer

• How to: Change the Namespace of a Domain-Specific Language
  The code you generate from a DSL has a namespace that you set when you initiate your solution, but you can change it afterwards.

• How to: Extend the Domain-Specific Language Designer
  You can customize the DSL Designer with menu commands.

• How to Automate Transform All Templates
  To avoid clicking Transform All Templates, you can make it an automatic part of the build.