MSBuild Sidekick v2(beta) is available for download
MSBuild Sidekick can be used to open and build the following project types:
- Custom build scripts
- VS2005 C# or VB.NET projects
- VS2005 solutions
- Delphi projects
This version does not support building VS2008 projects and MSBuild 3.5 scripts, but according to this post it will be provided in the future.
Features
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View project structure in categorized project tree view (similar to v1)
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View project structure in sequential project tree view (elements appear in the same order as in build project)
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Show or hide imported elements in project tree view as desired
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Add new or delete selected elements
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Edit selected element's properties and comments using properties grid
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Edit elements properties in a list (for container elements such as PropertyGroup etc.)
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Edit selected element's properties and comments using raw XML view
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Add tasks to targets using categorized "Add task" dialog
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Use properties, items and item metadata intellisense support when editing elements
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Change elements order in sequential project tree view or in elements list (for container elements)
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Perform "intelligent" rename of the elements throughout the project (all relevant elements are renamed)
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Delete elements throughout the project (no "dead" references left behind)
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Navigate between elements and element views (properties, list or raw XML) using backward/forward navigation
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Navigate between elements using "Find Element" dialog
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Navigate between elements using "Jump To" function in element properties
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Use integrated MSDN help (either from locally installed MSDN collection or from online MSDN)
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View targets and tasks execution graph
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Specify global or project-specific properties to be used in build session
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Modify environment properties per project for the build session
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Select targets for the build session
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Build project
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Review build results using console log (similar to command-line MSBuild console log)
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Review build results using errors/warnings log
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Review build results using structured detailed log; navigate to specific elements from the log
Download MSBuild Sidekick v2
[Via Larkware.com]