Question

I’m currently writing a Winamp plugin framework for C# (basically, a C# implementation of the Winamp API/SDK, as well as a barebones plugin template). Because C# libraries can’t export DLL entry points, I’m using a C++/CLI wrapper which basically just loads the C# library. I’d like to create a Visual Studio template for this, which creates both the barebones C# plugin library, and the C++ wrapper. However, if I click File → Export Template, only the C# project is listed.

Is it possible to create a multi-project template containing both a C# project and a C++/CLI project? If so, how?

Answer 1

I found the answer myself a while ago, and forgot to properly update this. A .vstemplate file can be used to create a C++ template by setting the language to CSharp like in C# templates (it will still work correctly).

Here is an example I’ve used: .vstemplate file and all other files

WiX also uses this method