Setup DevMethodVS Tools | Initial Setup

  1. Installation:
    • Install the DevMethodVSTools_2022.vsix file provided by DevMethod AB.
    • Ensure that the accompanying license file is present in your system.
  2. Opening DevMethodVS Tools:
    • Launch Visual Studio.
    • Navigate to Tools > Options > DevMethodVS Tools.
  3. License File Loading:
    • Upon first opening DevMethodVS Tools, you'll be prompted to load a license file.
    • Select the license file provided by DevMethod AB to proceed.
  4. Azure Storage Connection Setup:
    • After the license file is loaded, you'll be prompted to set up a connection to Azure Storage.
    • For Lead Developers:
      • If you're the Lead Developer setting this up for the first time, your task involves:
        • Establishing the Azure Storage connection.
        • Enter the container, folder, and connection string for the Azure storage.
        • Creating a configuration file that other developers can use.
        • This allows other team members to bypass the connection setup by importing this pre-configured file.
    • Setup with a provided connection file:
      • If you have been provided a connection file, your task involves:
        • Import the connection file.

Setup and export the connection to a file

Enter the container, folder and connection string to the dialog.

Click the export button to export the settings to a encrypted file.

Import a connection file.

From the setup dialog, select the 'Import' button and pick the file, close the dialog with the OK button.