Code generation shortcut for Visual Studio

This page contains instructions on setting up a keyboard shortcut in Visual Studio to generate code using Jenny.

Notice that the shortcut is not limited to the current solution: It's a 'global' setting.

Step 0 - Setup Jenny

Setup Jenny as described in this video

Step 1 - Add a external tool

1.1 Add a external tool

Navigate to Tools -> External Tools...
Press Add
Enter path to Jenny.exe:
- $(SolutionDir)\Jenny\Jenny.exe
Enter arguments:
- client gen -v (verbose log mode) or
- client gen -s (silent log mode)
Enter inital directory:
- $(SolutionDir)

Optional:

Name the external tool:
- Enter something like jenny client gen into the Title text box
Use the visual studio output window instead of opening a cmd window
- Check Use Output window

1.2 Apply

Press the Apply button
A dialog might pop up stating The command is not a valid executable. Would you like to change the command?
- Press the No button

1.3 External tool number

Note the number of you external tool entry. This is not explicitly displayed - you have to count the entries from top to bottom. You will need the number in Step 2.

Close the external tools window.

Step 2 - Add a shortcut

Navigate to Tools -> Options -> Environment -> Keyboard
Enter Tools.ExternalCommand into the Show commands containing: search field
Select the entry with the number of your previously added external tool
Click into the Press shortcut keys: text box and press your desired key combination
Press the Assign button
Press the OK button to close the options window