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Did you know... You can have VS automatically do a rename within the entire project when you do a file rename in Solution Explorer? - #169

Let's say you create a new class file called Class1.  If you try to rename "Class1" in the solution explorer, we'll prompt you whether you want to rename all references to this code element in your project. 

prompt for symbolic rename when changing file name

But I'm more of a IDE Tips and Tricks know-it-all, so the real "did you know" here is ... did you know, you can disable this prompt and just have VS automatically do the rename for you?

Go to Tools - Options - Projects and Solutions - General and uncheck the Prompt for symbolic renaming when renaming files.

PromptForSymbolicRename

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Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 3:00 AM by saraford

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# March 11, 2008 7:32 AM

lextm said:

If the designer could move the check box to the prompt dialog, it can save me a lot of time.

# March 11, 2008 8:45 AM

tzagotta said:

Just wanted to leave a quick comment that I really enjoy these posts.  There is a lot of functionality in VS200x, and even for a person who uses it all day, every day, there are still interesting features and functions that I don't know about.

# March 11, 2008 8:53 AM

DM said:

Okay, that's enough... I'm uninstalling MSDN Library and I'll just point to your blog instead... it will be easier for me to learn than from reading through the library :-)

Go Sara, Go Sara, Go!!!

Keep up the great tips!

# March 11, 2008 11:51 AM

saraford said:

Thanks everyone for the comments.  Since i'm doing Tip of the Day in my spare time, just knowing i'm providing interesting material to people that might help them in their daily jobs is a huge boost for me to continue going!  Thanks!

# March 11, 2008 1:31 PM

Ben Gribaudo said:

I recently found your WebLog and am now enjoying reading   a new VS tip each day. :-) Thank you very much!

# March 12, 2008 7:34 AM

Bryan Canonica said:

I check your rss feed every day.  I also am going to start recommending everyone in my local user group http://phillydotnet.org to this blog for the great tips and tricks.  Thanks for all that you do in your spare time to make my job/life a little easier.  

# March 13, 2008 11:17 AM

saraford said:

Thanks Bryan.  I really appreciate the note!

# March 13, 2008 1:06 PM

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# March 14, 2008 1:52 PM
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