My current project uses TFS and I spent a lot of time in and out of source control, switching between workspaces to manage defects. I found myself needing access to my workspaces and getting really frustrated with how clunky this operation is within Visual Studio. There are two ways you can open source control.
- The Source Control item in the Team System tool window. I don’t always have the Team Explorer tool window open and when I open it, it takes a few seconds to get details from the server.
- View –> Other Windows –> Source Control Explorer. Useful, but there’s too much mouse movement and clicking to be accessible.
So, rather than creating a custom keyboard shortcut that I would forget I added a toolbar that is always in plain-sight. It’s so convenient that I take it for granted, and when I pair with others they comment on it. So for their convenience (and yours), here’s how it’s done.
Add a new Toolbar
From the Menubar, select “Tools –> Customize”. It’ll pop up this dialog.
Click on “New” and give your toolbar a name.
Add the Commands
Switch to the Commands tab and select the name of your toolbar in the Toolbar dropdown.
Click on the “Add Command” button and select the following commands:
- View : TfsSourceControlExplorer
- View : TfsPendingChanges
Now style the button’s accordingly using the “Modify Selection” button. I’ve set mine to use the Default styling, which is just the button icon.
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