Open Data Protocol

Sometimes you might wondering how to develop module by module and then integrate all modules into a single system. Basically, you need a protocol that is design for the integration purpose. This might be something that you are looking for.

Check this out:

http://www.odata.org/developers/protocols/overview

Macros for Visual Studio

Run Visual Studio.

1. Select Tools \ Macros \ Macros IDE.
   
2. In the Project Explorer (within the Macros IDE), double click MyMacros \ Module1.
   
3. Paste the following codes into the editor.

After that, close the Macros IDE. Now, you may customize the shortcut key to execute the Macro.

1. Select Tools \ Customize from VS menu.
   
2. Click Keyboard button (next to the Close button).
   
3. In the "show command containing" field, type "PrintDateTimeSingleLine". This will shortlist the commands that is accessible through VS.
   
4. In the "Press shortcut keys" field, press CTRL+0 and click Assign button.
   
5. Click OK button to save the customized keyboard settings.
   
6. In the coding editor, press CTRL+0 and VS will execute the Macro. So, you don't have to repeatly typing the current date/time for the comments anymore.

    Sub PrintDateTime()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert(DateTime.Now.ToString("d.MMM.yyyy, ddd @ hh:mm"))
        End If
    End Sub


    Sub PrintDateTimeSingleLine()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert("//" & DateTime.Now.ToString("d.MMM.yyyy") & "-lhw-")
        End If
    End Sub

    Sub PrintDateTimeProcHeader()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert(DateTime.Now.ToString("d.MMM.yyyy") & "-lhw")
            selection.NewLine()
            selection.Insert("-")
        End If
    End Sub


    Sub PrintSeparator()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert("//-----------------------------------------------------------------------")
        End If
    End Sub

    Sub PrintHeavySeparator()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert("//=======================================================================")
        End If
    End Sub


    Sub PrintShortSeparator()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert("//-------------------------------------")
        End If
    End Sub

    Sub PrintNotice()
        If (Not IsNothing(DTE.ActiveDocument)) Then
            Dim selection As TextSelection = DTE.ActiveDocument.Selection
            selection.Insert("//<======")
        End If
    End Sub