To compile a plug-in:
1. Open an XSI command prompt, and type devenv to start Visual Studio .NET.
Starting Visual Studio .NET from an XSI command prompt ensures that environment variables such as XSI_HOME are set (otherwise you'll get build and link errors).
2. In Visual Studio .NET, open the .csproj project file.
If a Source Control dialog box appears, click OK, and then in the Change Source Control dialog box, click Work Disconnected.
3. Select a configuration (Debug or Release) and build the DLL.
The first time you build the plug-in, you will be prompted to save a Solution File (.sln).
4. Load the plug-in into XSI by doing one of the following:
- In the Plug-in Manager, click Update All.
- In the Plug-in Manager, click Load, locate the plug-in .DLL, and click OK.
- In the Plug-in Manager, right-click the plug-in folder, select Update from the context menu, and select the plug-in you want to load.
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