The Recipe Framework

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The Recipe Framework is a Visual Studio package that extends the functionality of Visual Studio. With it, developers can manage guidance packages, unfold Visual Studio templates, and execute recipes from within Visual Studio. The Recipe Framework consists of a number of software components included with the Guidance Automation Toolkit.

The Recipe Framework:

• Executes recipes and unfolds Visual Studio templates with associated recipes.
• Activates recipe references.
• Creates commands for recipes and then associates them with the Visual Studio command bar specified in the recipe definition.
• Lets you enable and disable guidance packages.

See also

Concepts of the Guidance Automation Toolkit | Understanding Recipes | Understanding Wizards | Understanding Visual Studio Templates | Understanding Template and Recipe Associations | Understanding Launch Points | Understanding Guidance Packages | Understanding Recipe References | Understanding Meta Guidance Package