How to integrate one windows application as VSIX extension

Question

I have one windows application that is used for some code analysis(Like code complexity,method counts,etc).This tool will gives an idea about our code.I have to create a VSIX for this.How can i add a existing project as part of vsix.Please explain or suggest a link.

Answer 1

Hello @One07k-4914 ,

It is not possible to directly integrate one windows application as a VSIX extension, as their project structures are different. If you want to create a Visual Studio extension or using some customized tools in the Visual Studio, you need to start with generating a Visual Studio extension project(VSIX project).

For your requirement, perhaps, you can try to call your windows application by customizing a button, menus, commands and etc. in the VSIX project.

Besides, here are the related SDK, interface references which you may need to check and use: Visual Studio SDK API Reference.

Best Regards,
Tianyu

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