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	[http://visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio] is an [[wikipedia:IDE\|IDE]] for software development ~~by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]~~. It is used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems ~~and devices as well a wide variety of other mobile and~~ cross-platform development. It is a well known and ~~appreciated~~ tool for ~~many~~ professional software developers and enthusiasts.		Microsoft [http://visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio] is a full featured [[wikipedia:IDE\|IDE]] for software development. It is used for application development for a wide variety of environments, including the Microsoft Windows operating systems, game systems like Unity, Xamarin cross-platform phone development and more. It is a well known and widely used tool for professional software developers and enthusiasts. See also: [[Setting up Visual Studio for WoW XML]] and [[AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft]]

	== Why Visual Studio? ==		== Why Visual Studio? ==
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	== AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft ==		== AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft ==
	A version of Visual Studio specifically tailored for World of Warcraft is available for free, including [[Lua]] syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, a FrameXML editor, automatic WoW TOC generation, and other features. [[AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft]] does not require Visual Studio be installed.		A version of Visual Studio specifically tailored for World of Warcraft is available for free, including [[Lua]] syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, a FrameXML editor, automatic WoW TOC generation, and other features. [[AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft]] does not require Visual Studio be installed. Multiple editions exist:
	:[[AddOn Studio 2015 for World of Warcraft]]		:[[AddOn Studio 2015 for World of Warcraft]]
	:[[AddOn Studio 2010 for World of Warcraft]]		:[[AddOn Studio 2010 for World of Warcraft]]

	~~== Visual Studio 2017 and Lua (Not Yet Released) ==~~
	~~As of the 2017 version of Visual Studio, including the Community Edition, the base editor now supports limited Lua syntax highlighting and code completion out-of-the-box.~~
	~~:[https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-2017-rc/ Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition RC] from Microsoft~~

	== Visual Studio Community Edition ==		== Visual Studio Community Edition ==
	Like many other major IDE style editors, Visual Studio from Microsoft now has a free Community Edition. The 2015 and older versions of Visual Studio have support for XML, but no support for Lua out-of-the-box, though Lua support can easily be added through extensions.		Like many other major IDE style editors, Visual Studio from Microsoft now has a free Community Edition. The 2015 and older versions of Visual Studio have support for XML, but no support for Lua out-of-the-box, though Lua support can easily be added through extensions.
	:[http://www.visualstudio.com/vs/ Visual Studio Community Edition] from Microsoft.		:[http://www.visualstudio.com/vs/ Visual Studio Community Edition] from Microsoft.

			== Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 with Lua ==
			As of the 2017 version of Visual Studio, including the Community Edition, the base editor now supports limited Lua syntax highlighting, and very limited code completion and formatting out of the box.

	== Visual Studio and Lua Extensions ==		== Visual Studio and Lua Extensions ==
	LuaLite is plugin for [[Lua]] support for Visual Studio 2003. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here. ''Note: that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET.''		LuaLite is plugin for [[Lua]] support for Visual Studio 2003. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here. Note: that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET.

	LuaLangPack is plugin for [[Lua] support for Visual Studio 2005. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, code hiding, auto outlining, project tree support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense features are currently targetted for Dec. 2006. Note, express editions of VS 2005 are not compatible.		LuaLangPack is plugin for [[Lua] support for Visual Studio 2005. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, code hiding, auto outlining, project tree support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense features are currently targetted for Dec. 2006. Note, express editions of VS 2005 are not compatible.
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	== Visual Studio and XML ==		== Visual Studio and XML ==
	The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer ~~2005 version~~ things changed.		The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the 2005 and newer versions things changed. The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.
	The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.
	Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer. The XML-Editor is available in the Express or Newer Editions of Visual Studio.		Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer. The XML-Editor is available in the Express or Newer Editions of Visual Studio.
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	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]
			[[Category:Visual Studio]]

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	[http://~~msdn.microsoft~~.com~~/vstudio~~/ Visual Studio] is ~~a commercial~~ [[wikipedia:IDE\|IDE]] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is ~~primarily~~ used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers.		[http://visualstudio.com/ Visual Studio] is an [[wikipedia:IDE\|IDE]] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems and devices as well a wide variety of other mobile and cross-platform development. It is a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers and enthusiasts.

	== Why Visual Studio? ==		== Why Visual Studio? ==
			Visual Studio now offers free a Community Edition. Visual Studio is an industrial strength software development tool. Developers who are already familiar with it will tend to favor it above other available add-on tools, as it provides a familiar environment for them.
	Visual Studio ~~Professional Version is expensive, but there are~~ free ~~Express Editions available~~. It is an industrial strength software development tool. Developers who are already familiar with it will tend to favor it above other available add-on tools, as it provides a familiar environment for them.

	~~You can download [http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx Visual Studio Express] for free from Microsoft~~.

	== AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft ==		== AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft ==
			A version of Visual Studio specifically tailored for World of Warcraft is available for free, including [[Lua]] syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, a FrameXML editor, automatic WoW TOC generation, and other features. [[AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft]] does not require Visual Studio be installed.
			:[[AddOn Studio 2015 for World of Warcraft]]
			:[[AddOn Studio 2010 for World of Warcraft]]

	A version of Visual Studio ~~specifically tailored for World of Warcraft is available for free~~, including ~~LUA~~ syntax highlighting~~, some IntelliSense, a FrameXML editor, automatic TOC generation,~~ and ~~other features~~. ~~You can download~~ [~~[AddOn~~ Studio]] from Microsoft~~'s CodePlex site.~~		== Visual Studio 2017 and Lua (Not Yet Released) ==
			As of the 2017 version of Visual Studio, including the Community Edition, the base editor now supports limited Lua syntax highlighting and code completion out-of-the-box.
			:[https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/visual-studio-2017-rc/ Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition RC] from Microsoft

	== Visual Studio ~~and LUA~~ ==		== Visual Studio Community Edition ==
			Like many other major IDE style editors, Visual Studio from Microsoft now has a free Community Edition. The 2015 and older versions of Visual Studio have support for XML, but no support for Lua out-of-the-box, though Lua support can easily be added through extensions.
			:[http://www.visualstudio.com/vs/ Visual Studio Community Edition] from Microsoft.

	A plugin for [~~http://www.lua.org LUA~~]-support for Visual Studio 2003 ~~can be found [http://www.sjbrown.co.uk/?code=lualite here]~~. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here.		== Visual Studio and Lua Extensions ==
	~~Notice~~ that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET!		LuaLite is plugin for [[Lua]] support for Visual Studio 2003. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here. ''Note: that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET.''

	A plugin for [~~http://www.lua.org LUA~~]-support for Visual Studio 2005 ~~can be found [http://www.trystan.org/lua.html here]~~. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, code hiding / auto outlining, project tree support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense features are currently targetted for Dec. 2006. Note, express editions of VS 2005 are not compatible.		LuaLangPack is plugin for [[Lua] support for Visual Studio 2005. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, code hiding, auto outlining, project tree support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense features are currently targetted for Dec. 2006. Note, express editions of VS 2005 are not compatible.
			:[http://www.sjbrown.co.uk/?code=lualite LuaLite plugin for Lua support for Visual Studio 2003]
			:[http://www.trystan.org/lua.html LuaLangPack VS 2005 Lua Language Integration Pack]

	== Visual Studio and XML ==		== Visual Studio and XML ==

	The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer 2005 version things changed.		The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer 2005 version things changed.
	The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.		The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.
	Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer.		Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer. The XML-Editor is available in the Express or Newer Editions of Visual Studio.
	The XML-Editor is ~~also~~ available in the Express-Editions of Visual Studio.

	[[Category:Interface customization]]		[[Category:Interface customization]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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	The XML-Editor is also available in the Express-Editions of Visual Studio.		The XML-Editor is also available in the Express-Editions of Visual Studio.

	[[Category:Interface ~~Customization~~]]		[[Category:Interface customization]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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	~~== What is Visual Studio? ==~~		[http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ Visual Studio] is a commercial [[wikipedia:IDE\|IDE]] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is primarily used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers.

	[http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ Visual Studio] is a commercial [~~http~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/~~IDE IDE] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is primarily used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers.

	== Why Visual Studio? ==		== Why Visual Studio? ==

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	You can download [http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx Visual Studio Express] for free from Microsoft.		You can download [http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx Visual Studio Express] for free from Microsoft.

			== AddOn Studio for World of Warcraft ==

			A version of Visual Studio specifically tailored for World of Warcraft is available for free, including LUA syntax highlighting, some IntelliSense, a FrameXML editor, automatic TOC generation, and other features. You can download [[AddOn Studio]] from Microsoft's CodePlex site.

	== Visual Studio and LUA ==		== Visual Studio and LUA ==

WoWWiki>Bek1: /* What is Visual Studio? */

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What is Visual Studio?

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	== What is Visual Studio? ==		== What is Visual Studio? ==

	[http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ Visual Studio] is a commercial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDE IDE] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is ~~especially~~ used in application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. ~~Because of its high price and rather complex structure it will probably overtax any hobbyist AddOn-Developer. However, it's~~ a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers.		[http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/ Visual Studio] is a commercial [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDE IDE] for software development by [http://www.microsoft.com Microsoft]. It is primarily used for application development for the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is a well known and appreciated tool for many professional software developers.

	== Why Visual Studio? ==		== Why Visual Studio? ==

	~~First off:~~ Visual Studio ~~might be a really bad choice for most AddOn-developers out~~ there. It~~'s very expensive, complex and you won't be able to make use of its most powerful features when just using it for AddOn writing~~. ~~However, there might be some developers out there~~ who are already familiar with it ~~and want~~ to ~~use~~ it ~~for AddOn development out of habit.~~		Visual Studio Professional Version is expensive, but there are free Express Editions available. It is an industrial strength software development tool. Developers who are already familiar with it will tend to favor it above other available add-on tools, as it provides a familiar environment for them.

	~~Again, if you haven't heard of Visual Studio up to this point~~, ~~you are almost certainly not going to want to use~~ it for ~~WoW scripting~~.

	You can download [http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx Visual Studio Express] for free from Microsoft.		You can download [http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/default.aspx Visual Studio Express] for free from Microsoft.
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	== Visual Studio and XML ==		== Visual Studio and XML ==

	~~This is probably the one reason for using Visual Studio in AddOn-development.~~

	The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer 2005 version things changed.		The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer 2005 version things changed.

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Visual Studio and XML

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	The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.		The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.
	Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer.		Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer.
			The XML-Editor is also available in the Express-Editions of Visual Studio.

	[[Category:Interface Customization]]		[[Category:Interface Customization]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]

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Visual Studio and LUA

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	Notice that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET!		Notice that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET!

	A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2005 can be found [http://www.trystan.org/lua.html here]. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, project support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense ~~and code regions~~ are ~~in the works~~. ~~Notice that the plugin only works on the~~ 2005 ~~versions of Visual Studio~~ .~~NET!~~		A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2005 can be found [http://www.trystan.org/lua.html here]. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, code hiding / auto outlining, project tree support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense features are currently targetted for Dec. 2006. Note, express editions of VS 2005 are not compatible.

	== Visual Studio and XML ==		== Visual Studio and XML ==

WoWWiki>DerGhulbus: /* Visual Studio and XML */

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Visual Studio and XML

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	A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2003 can be found [http://www.sjbrown.co.uk/?code=lualite here]. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here.		A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2003 can be found [http://www.sjbrown.co.uk/?code=lualite here]. It's basically a simple syntax scheme and does not take real advantage of any advanced VS-features. There's a pseudo-IntelliSense feature but it doesn't work very well. So don't expect anything special here.
	Notice that the plugin only works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET!		Notice that the plugin ''only'' works on the 2003 versions of Visual Studio .NET!

	A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2005 can be found [http://www.trystan.org/lua.html here]. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, project support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense and code regions are in the works. Notice that the plugin only works on the 2005 versions of Visual Studio .NET!		A plugin for [http://www.lua.org LUA]-support for Visual Studio 2005 can be found [http://www.trystan.org/lua.html here]. This plug-in supports syntax highlighting, project support, basic MSBuild integration, and shell integration. Intellisense and code regions are in the works. Notice that the plugin only works on the 2005 versions of Visual Studio .NET!
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	== Visual Studio and XML ==		== Visual Studio and XML ==

	This ~~might become~~ the one reason for using Visual Studio in AddOn-development~~. Those of you who played around with the Whidbey-Beta will know what I mean~~.		This is probably the one reason for using Visual Studio in AddOn-development.

	The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the ~~upcoming release of~~ version ~~2005 (which almost certainly won't ship until 2006, as is the way with most MS programs)~~ things ~~will change~~. The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial. ~~So anyone who~~ is ~~already planning~~ to ~~buy Whidbey once it's released will~~ greatly ~~appreciate it~~'~~s XML-capabilities for WoW-scripting~~.		The XML editor included in .NET 2003 is okay, but really nothing special. It has basic XSD support and stuff, but it really won't stand a chance against tools like [http://www.altova.com/products_ide.html XMLspy]. However, with the newer 2005 version things changed.
			The whole XML-Editor was rewritten in the new version and can now easily compete with most XML-Editors out there, free and commercial.
			Although the Lua-plugin for VS 2005 is not as good as the LuaLite plugin for 2003, which is mainly due to the first still being in an early stage of development, the XML-Editor is really worth the upgrade and may greatly increase your productivity if you're an experienced developer.

	[[Category:Interface Customization]]		[[Category:Interface Customization]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]