topic Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it? in ArcObjects SDK Questions

ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

JakubSisak — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:08:53 GMT

Hello,
I am just going through the "Building custom UI elements using add-ins" walkthrough. ArcGIS integrated development environment (IDE) is installed. No problems creating the ArcMap Add-on project until i get to the part where i am suppose to RIGHT-CLICK in the editor window and select the ArcGIS Snippet Finder...

There is no ArcGIS Snippet Finder on the shortcut menu that pops up (see attached)

An example of what i should be seeing is here: http://help.arcgis.com/en/sdk/10.0/arcobjects_net/conceptualhelp/index.html#//00010000036s000000

So where is it?

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

TomGiles — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:51:31 GMT

Same problem here - do you have an Express addition of your IDE? I'm using VS2008Express and I have a feeling that's the issue. I've tried reinstalling the two software packages in different order to no avail. I have a support request in with ESRI - I will let you know if no one beats me to it.

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

Anonymous User — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:01:19 GMT

This should help:
http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/5627-ArcGIS-10-Pre-Release-Visual-Studio-Express-2008-Integration-Issues?p=45803#post45803

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

JakubSisak — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:12:59 GMT

Thanks Chris, this is the VS Express version of the Finder although it does not do any "finding".

I have to say I am VERY disappointed with ESRI's claims that all that is needed to migrate VBA customization to Add-Ins is the Express Edition of Visual Studio. NOT SO!
No debugging unless one searches other .Net sources on how to debug a "dll" with the Express edition - and tweaks the XML on per project basis.
And now - no ability to search snippets on demand
SIGH...
ArcGIS should be shipping with a full version of Visual Studio to even come close to what VBA is capable of.

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

TomGiles — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:55:42 GMT

I was able to add ArcObject snippets in the general snippets menu, as explained in your linked post.

Thanks!

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

JakubSisak — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:04:30 GMT

Yes is does work with the Express edition but the functionality is limited; No Searching of snippets. It basically adds a sort of intelli-sense type snippet option. I imagine managing and editing snippets will also be very limited in Express edition. Still, it does work. Despite my previous rant, i must say that i am pleased with how tingly integrated the Add-ins are with the framework. It might actually be worth my efforts once i convert all my VBA scripts into add-ins...

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

Lars_FindLarsen — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:24:30 GMT

tried to remove and re-install visual studio and arcgis .net sdk several times in various orders - all with no succes.

but then I downloaded "ArcGIS Snippet Finder 3" and added this app. as an "External Tool" in VBExpress - this works OK

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

EvanThoms — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:19:36 GMT

Thank you larsfind!

for the dummies (read: me):

Download the snippet finder

Unzip wherever

Go to Tools > External Tools in studio express and navigate to ArcGISSnippetFinder.exe in the 'Command' window

Uncheck 'Prompt for arguments' (I don't understand the path options here, maybe someone can provide a good reason for setting either 'Arguments' or 'Initial directory'?)

The first time you open the finder you will need to 'Attach to an ArcGIS snippet directory' under File, but thereafter it will remember the directory.

You can search, but I (at least) do not get the 'Tools' or 'ArcObjects' menu items that appear in any screenshot I've seen of the AG10 Finder. I like that I can run the finder as a standalone application outside of Studio.

Re: ArcGIS Snippet Finder - Where is it?

RuchiraWelikala — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 11:11:30 GMT

What I did was simply modified the interface to have the Snippet Finder in my tool bar (command button).
Works the same!