When I create a solution and project I generally use the same structure of...
visual studio 2013 folder
projects folder
Solution Name Folder (contains the .sln object)
Project Name1 folder (contains source for project1)
Project Name2 folder (contains source for project2)
Project Name3 folder (contains source for project3)
...but somehow in one solution I ended up with the structure...
visual studio 2013 folder
Project Name1 folder (contains source for project1)
projects folder
Solution Name Folder (contains the .sln object)
Project Name2 folder (contains source for project2)
Project Name3 folder (contains source for project3)
...when I open the solution I can see the Project Name1 source no problem and can see in the properties window for the project that the path is specified to point at the Project Name1 folder directly under the Visual Studio 2013 folder so that explains why
it works but I would like to move it under the Solution Name Folder.
I copied the Project Name1 folder from directly under the Visual Studio 2013 folder to under the Solution Name Folder thinking that I could edit the path to the project in Visual Studio but the path appears to be uneditable.
Can someone show me how to change the path to the project in visual studio? Or show me the correct way to accomplish the object?
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.
With regards,
Angie
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Is there any way I can use the File/New/Project from existing code... to create a new project in a different folder from the source project? That would seem to be my easiest option if it is possible,
Is there any way I can use the File/New/Project from existing code... to create a new project in a different folder from the source project? That would seem to be my easiest option if it is possible,
This is the way to create a project from existing code files:
1.On the menu bar, choose File, New, Project From Existing Code.
The Create New Project from Existing Code Files wizard opens.
2.In the wizard, specify details about the existing code files that will be added to the project, and about the app that you will build.
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My issue is that the wizard only seems to let you create the new project from the existing project in the same directory as the existing project. I want to create the new project in a different directory from the existing project.
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How to change folder structure for solution / project
Aug 05, 2015 12:14 PM|rpfinnimore|LINK
When I create a solution and project I generally use the same structure of...
visual studio 2013 folder
projects folder
Solution Name Folder (contains the .sln object)
Project Name1 folder (contains source for project1)
Project Name2 folder (contains source for project2)
Project Name3 folder (contains source for project3)
...but somehow in one solution I ended up with the structure...
visual studio 2013 folder
Project Name1 folder (contains source for project1)
projects folder
Solution Name Folder (contains the .sln object)
Project Name2 folder (contains source for project2)
Project Name3 folder (contains source for project3)
...when I open the solution I can see the Project Name1 source no problem and can see in the properties window for the project that the path is specified to point at the Project Name1 folder directly under the Visual Studio 2013 folder so that explains why it works but I would like to move it under the Solution Name Folder.
I copied the Project Name1 folder from directly under the Visual Studio 2013 folder to under the Solution Name Folder thinking that I could edit the path to the project in Visual Studio but the path appears to be uneditable.
Can someone show me how to change the path to the project in visual studio? Or show me the correct way to accomplish the object?
Thanks much for any help, Roscoe
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Re: How to change folder structure for solution / project
Aug 10, 2015 02:58 AM|Angie xu - MSFT|LINK
Hi Roscoe,
From your description above, following items will help you.
Further information: Modify Project Properties and Configuration Settings
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.
With regards,
Angie
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Re: How to change folder structure for solution / project
Aug 10, 2015 09:58 AM|rpfinnimore|LINK
Hi Angie thanks for the reply,
Is there any way I can use the File/New/Project from existing code... to create a new project in a different folder from the source project? That would seem to be my easiest option if it is possible,
Thanks tonnes for any help, Roscoe
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Re: How to change folder structure for solution / project
Aug 11, 2015 10:33 PM|Angie xu - MSFT|LINK
Hi,
This is the way to create a project from existing code files:
1.On the menu bar, choose File, New, Project From Existing Code.
The Create New Project from Existing Code Files wizard opens.
2.In the wizard, specify details about the existing code files that will be added to the project, and about the app that you will build.
See: How to: Create a Project from Existing Code Files
With regards,
Angie
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Re: How to change folder structure for solution / project
Aug 12, 2015 08:57 AM|rpfinnimore|LINK
Hi Angie, Thanks for the help,
My issue is that the wizard only seems to let you create the new project from the existing project in the same directory as the existing project. I want to create the new project in a different directory from the existing project.
Thanks tonnes, Roscoe
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Re: How to change folder structure for solution / project
Nov 21, 2016 02:53 PM|Sannin|LINK
Just go to folder where is solution, cut it and paste where you want.
Open VS and open solution from new location.