{"id":12522,"date":"2023-03-18T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T06:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=12522"},"modified":"2023-03-18T06:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T06:00:44","slug":"discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Discover the Genius Hack to Easily Rename Solution in Visual Studio 2017!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6766ba2b29420\" 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id=\"item-6766ba2b29420\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Perplexing_and_Bursting_Guide_to_Changing_Solution_Name_in_Visual_Studio_2017\" title=\" Perplexing and Bursting Guide to Changing Solution Name in Visual Studio 2017 \"> Perplexing and Bursting Guide to Changing Solution Name in Visual Studio 2017 <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_1_Rename_the_Solution_Folder\" title=\" Step 1: Rename the Solution Folder \"> Step 1: Rename the Solution Folder <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_2_Rename_the_Solution_File\" title=\"Step 2: Rename the Solution File\">Step 2: Rename the Solution File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_3_Rename_the_Project_Files\" title=\"Step 3: Rename the Project Files\">Step 3: Rename the Project Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_4_Update_the_Namespaces\" title=\"Step 4: Update the Namespaces\">Step 4: Update the Namespaces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_5_Update_References\" title=\"Step 5: Update References\">Step 5: Update References<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_6_Build_and_Test_the_Solution\" title=\"Step 6: Build and Test the Solution\">Step 6: Build and Test the Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Step_7_Commit_the_Changes_to_Version_Control\" title=\" Step 7: Commit the Changes to Version Control \"> Step 7: Commit the Changes to Version Control <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/discover-the-genius-hack-to-easily-rename-solution-in-visual-studio-2017\/#Conclusion\" title=\" Conclusion: \"> Conclusion: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexing_and_Bursting_Guide_to_Changing_Solution_Name_in_Visual_Studio_2017\"><\/span> Perplexing and Bursting Guide to Changing Solution Name in Visual Studio 2017 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Rename_the_Solution_Folder\"><\/span> Step 1: Rename the Solution Folder <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As developers, there are times when we have to change the name of our solution or project because of rebranding or project requirements. However, changing the name of the solution is not just about renaming the folder. It involves changing several settings in Visual Studio for successful compilation and debugging. So, let&#8217;s get started on this perplexing journey.<\/p>\n<p>To begin, we need to rename the solution folder. But wait, where do we do this? The answer is <i>File Explorer<\/i>! You can do this by right-clicking on the folder, selecting Properties, and renaming it to your desired name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Rename_the_Solution_File\"><\/span>Step 2: Rename the Solution File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After giving the solution folder a brand new name, we also need to rename the solution file with the <b>.sln<\/b> extension. To accomplish this, we need to open the solution file in Visual Studio 2017, right-click on the solution file name in the Solution Explorer, and select the rename option.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Rename_the_Project_Files\"><\/span>Step 3: Rename the Project Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step in this burly process is to rename the project files with the <b>.csproj<\/b> extension for each project in the solution. But how do we do it?? Fear not my dear friend, we can right-click on the project name in the Solution Explorer, select the rename option and rename the project file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_the_Namespaces\"><\/span>Step 4: Update the Namespaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After we have renamed the project files, the next step is to update the namespace for all the projects. But hang on there, how do we do it?? We can open the project file, select the Properties tab, and change the Assembly name and Default namespace fields to the new name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Update_References\"><\/span>Step 5: Update References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your solution has project references, then you need to update them as well. Simple, right? Just right-click on the project name in the Solution Explorer, select the Add References option, and browse for the new project file.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Build_and_Test_the_Solution\"><\/span>Step 6: Build and Test the Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After making all the changes and updating the references, now comes the most crucial step &#8211; building and testing the solution. Press F6 or select the Build option from the menu to check if everything runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Commit_the_Changes_to_Version_Control\"><\/span> Step 7: Commit the Changes to Version Control <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, after updating and testing the solution, you need to commit the changes to your version control system so that your team members can get the updated changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span> Conclusion: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Changing the Solution name in Visual Studio 2017 is a perplexing and challenging process. It&#8217;s not just about renaming folders and files. It also involves updating the namespaces, references, and testing the solution to make sure everything works correctly. But by following these steps, you can successfully change the solution name with ease. Remember to always commit changes to source control to avoid any conflicts with your team members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexing and Bursting Guide to Changing Solution Name in Visual Studio 2017 Step 1: Rename the Solution Folder As developers, there are times when we&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12142,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3297],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Visual-Studio-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12522"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12522"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12522\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13475,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12522\/revisions\/13475"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}