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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +layout: default |
| 3 | +title: Change Project Name |
| 4 | +nav_order: 1 |
| 5 | +parent: Visual Studio |
| 6 | +grand_parent: IDE |
| 7 | +has_children: false |
| 8 | +--- |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +{{ page.title }} |
| 11 | +====================== |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +## Introduction: |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +This documentation outlines the steps to rename a project within a Visual Studio solution. Please follow the provided instructions carefully to ensure a successful project renaming process. |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +## Steps: |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +1. **Open Project Solution:** |
| 21 | + - Open your project solution by accessing the corresponding SLN file with the repository folder. |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +2. **Locate Files:** |
| 24 | + - When inside the solution of `Visual studio``, identify the following two files within your solution directory: |
| 25 | + - The top file is the Solution name (e.g., `YourProjectName.sln`, currently displayed as "Solution "name" (1 of 1 Project)"). |
| 26 | + - The bottom file is the Project name (e.g., `YourProjectName.vcxproj`). |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | + As an Example Path: |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | + -> Solution Name -> Project Name -> Files |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/SolutionDirectory.png" alt="Solution Directory" style="width:50%;"> |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +3. **File Name Adjustment:** |
| 35 | + - Change the name of the bottom file (Project name) to match the name of the top file (Solution name). |
| 36 | + - Ensure both files have the same name. |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +4. **Avoid Closing the Application:** |
| 39 | + - It is crucial not to close the application during this process to prevent any potential issues. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +5. **Explore Project Location:** |
| 42 | + - Open your project location folder and observe the files. |
| 43 | + - Note that only the `.sln` file is likely to be changed at this point. |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/OpenFolderInFileExplorer.png" alt="Open Folder In FileExplorer" style="width:50%;"> |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/ProjectFolderFilters.png" alt="Project Filters In FileExplorer" style="width:80%;"> |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +6. **Modify SLN File with Notepad:** |
| 50 | + - Open the `.sln` file using Notepad. |
| 51 | + - Locate and update the names in the designated areas to your desired values. |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/SLNFile.png" alt="SLN File in NotePad" style="width:90%;"> |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +7. **Edit vcxproj File:** |
| 56 | + - Open the `.vcxproj` file with Notepad. |
| 57 | + - Locate the section containing the project name and ensure it matches the new name. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/vcxprojFile.png" alt="vcxproj File in NotePad" style="width:80%;"> |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +8. **Re-Scan Solution:** |
| 62 | + - Open your `.sln` file and reload the solution to apply the changes. |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/RescanSolution.png" alt="Rescan solution In Visual Studio" style="width:30%;"> |
| 65 | + |
| 66 | +9. **Adjust Filters:** |
| 67 | + - After reloading, default `filters`, may be removed. |
| 68 | + - Create new filters named "Header Files," "Resource Files," and "Source Files." |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/ProjectFilters.png" alt="Project Filters In Visual Studio" style="width:30%;"> |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +10. **Organize Elements:** |
| 73 | + - Transfer each project element into the appropriate filter. |
| 74 | + - Add each filter along with its corresponding file. |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +11. **Temporary File Creation:** |
| 77 | + - If necessary, create a temporary text file to facilitate the addition of filters. |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +12. **Update vcxproj.filters:** |
| 80 | + - Open the newly created file and copy its contents into `vcxproj.filters`. |
| 81 | + - Save the changes. |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | + <img src="{{ site.baseurl }}/images/VisualStudioImages/CopyOldFilterToNewFilter.png" alt="Copy old Filter to new Filter In Visual Studio" style="width:60%;"> |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +13. **Delete Unneeded Files:** |
| 86 | + - Delete the unnecessary `.filter` file. |
| 87 | + - Repeat the same step for the .user file, copying its data into vcxproj.user. |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +14. **Review Changes:** |
| 90 | + - Verify changes in file statuses (red for removed, green for added, yellow for changed). |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +15. **Close and Re-Open Solution:** |
| 93 | + - Close the solution and reopen it to ensure that everything functions as expected. |
| 94 | + |
| 95 | +16. **Test Functionality:** |
| 96 | + - Verify that the project works correctly. |
| 97 | + - If any issues arise, repeat steps from 5 onwards until the process is completed accurately. |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +By following these steps, you should have successfully renamed your project within the Visual Studio solution, and the solution name should be displayed as "Solution `name` (1 of 1 Project)." |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +--- |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +#### Author: VerzatileDev |
| 105 | +#### Published: 22/12/2023 |
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