Why is doesn't work with new VS 2017?

[Denis535]

I've made some updates: updated Microsoft.VSSDK.BuildTools and added Prerequisites.
But when I run extension, looks like experimental instance is started empty. I don't see nor your commands, nor extension in Tools/Extension and Updates.

[Denis535]

Something strange. When I run another extension project then your extensions work. But if I run your extensions then Extension and Updates is empty.

[carlos-quintero]

VS 2017 needs async package for autoload, which the samples don't cover.

[Denis535]

I recorded the little video https://youtu.be/FN0swozVi3M
Problem is that VS run normal instance instead of experimental. I think something is deprecated in your project.

[carlos-quintero]

To launch the Experimental instance when you debug an extension:

• Go to the Properties window of the project
• Select the Debug tab
• In the Start Options section, Command Line Arguments field, type:

/RootSuffix Exp

[LearnGrowAndShare]

Hi,

I was able to solve it using Microsoft upgrade doc.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/extensibility/how-to-migrate-extensibility-projects-to-visual-studio-2017?view=vs-2017

i would suggest the same.

In case if u have 2019, just update the version accordingly. :)

Hope this helps 👍

Note: I was not able to see the context menu for "CommandFileContextMenu", lemme know if works for you