Generate class from xsd.exe Visual Studio Add-In

BrettRobinson — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 01:44:00 GMT

I was using an XML file to generate a cs class for a project I was working on and everytime I changed the xml file I had to go through the vs command prompt and generate a new cs file and import it into my project. What a pain! So, I wrote a Visual Studio 2005 add-in that generates the files and adds it into your project. This will save me A LOT of time of having to go back and forth. There's a screen that kicks off on the first use to gather info on the path to your xsd.exe file and your preferred language.

Look under the "XML" menu option to see the "Create class from XML" command.

Download Here: http://brob.members.winisp.net/XSD%20Class%20Generator%20Add%20In.msi

Enjoy!

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Finally an XML Editor and transformation tool

BrettRobinson — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 22:22:00 GMT

I saw today that Microsoft released an XML editor (even though it looks like it was released on 9/1). I'm glad there's finally a tool out there that allows you to see xml in this format and apply transformations. I'm sure that a lot of developers have had a tough time in finding free tools that work good in the past. I downloaded it today and gave it a whirl opening and viewing an xml file I was modifying. Its very useful - although there's one view that I wish the tool had - the actual xml that I would be able to edit, and I suppose I can still use notepad or visual studio, but I was thinking this one be the one tool that would have it all. The xml transformation piece is worth the download alone.

Download here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=72d6aa49-787d-4118-ba5f-4f30fe913628&displaylang=en

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Generate class from xsd.exe Visual Studio Add-In

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