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Version of Visual Studio
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2019
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2017
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2015
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Any Version*
with Visual Assist
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Visual Assist
Implementation
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Navigation
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Find by Context
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Find References
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searches faster; clones results
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Find Symbol in Solution
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supports feature in large solutions
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GoTo Implementation from symbol
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jumps from files outside projects
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GoTo Implementation from #include
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opens a header
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GoTo Implementation from comment
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jumps from symbols mentioned in comments
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GoTo Member
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displays members relative to the current symbol, not all members in a solution
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GoTo Related
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goes to base methods, base classes, derived classes
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Highlight Current Line
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avoids obscuring code with thin frame
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List Methods in File
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Move Scope
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moves to next method in file
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Navigate Back and Forward
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ignores superfluous waypoints
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Open Corresponding File
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switches to files outside project; switches from more places
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Open File in Solution
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searches using filters, negative filters, logical-or matching, or path
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Refactoring
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Change Signature
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changes implementation and call sites
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Convert Between Pointer and Instance
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Encapsulate Field
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Extract Method
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makes available in older IDEs
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Introduce Variable
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Move Implementation to Header File
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Move Implementation to Source File
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Move Method Implementations to Source File
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moves in bulk
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Move Selection to New File
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auto-includes headers
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Rename
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renames faster; swaps type
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Rename Files
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updates project files
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Code Generation
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Add Forward Declaration
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Add Member
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Add Missing Case Statements
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Add Similar Member
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Add Using Directive
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makes available in older IDEs
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Add #include
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Add/Remove Braces
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Create Declaration
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creates from an implementation
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Create File
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updates project files also
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Create from Usage
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Create Implementation
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creates from a declaration
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Create Method Implementations
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creates in bulk
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Document Method
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Implement Interface / Virtual Methods
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implements in bulk
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Feature
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2019
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2017
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2015
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Any Version*
with Visual Assist
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Visual Assist
Implementation
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Coding Assistance
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Acronyms
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allows typing of “gmv” in lieu of “getMyVar”
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Auto-Extend Multi-Line Comments
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Enhanced Listboxes
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colors; lists non-inherited first; displays locals in bold
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Format After Paste
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Insert () and Closing } ) ] ' "
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makes available in older IDEs
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Insert _ After m and Shift
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Multiple Clipboards
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makes available in a drop-down, not clipboard ring
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Reset Editor Zoom
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Shorthand
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allows typing of “getvar” in lieu of “getMyVar”
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Smart Select
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extends and shrinks selections by logical increments
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Smart Suggestions
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accepts completion based on context
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Sort Selected Lines
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Suggestion Lists
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accepts completion as you type
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Surround Selection
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wraps code with //, /*, (, {
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Surround With
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wraps code with custom text, e.g. #ifdef DEBUG
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Code Understanding
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Column Indicator
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Enhanced Syntax Coloring
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colors classes, variables, macros, methods
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Local Symbols in Bold
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Highlight Find Results
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retains highlights when editing
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Highlight Matching Words
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highlights in comments and strings
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Highlight References to Symbol Under Cursor
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differentiates read from write references
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Parameter Info
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improves accuracy and frquency
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Print in Color
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Quick Info
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gets info also for constructs
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System Symbols in Italics
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accentuates 3rd-party references not overridden
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Feature
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2019
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2017
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2015
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Any Version*
with Visual Assist
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Visual Assist
Implementation
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Code Correction
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Convert Dot to ->
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Highlight Files in Output Window
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accentuates warnings and errors for the current project
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Highlight Matching {} and ()
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highlights when in scope, not only when on a token
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Highlight Mismatching {} and ()
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highlights using color, not squiggle
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Repair Case
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allows typing of “getmyvar” in lieu of “getMyVar”
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Underline Spelling Errors
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checks comments and strings
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Underline Unknown Symbols
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makes available in older IDEs
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Code Inspection
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Code Inspection
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checks code quality during edit, which is also the case for 2019 without Visual Assist
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Quick Fixes
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makes fixes available during edit, which is also the case for 2019 without Visual Assist
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Code Snippets
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VA Snippets
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expands functionality; includes custom editor
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Debug Assistance
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Address Resolver
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deciphers text-only call stacks
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Bind Breakpoints to Current Thread
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automatically continues background threads
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PDB Explorer
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finds symbols in EXEs and DLLs
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Skip All Breakpoints
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skips breakpoints without disabling them
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VA Memory View
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debugs crash dumps containing corrupted call stacks
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VA Step Filter
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automatically steps over trusted methods in argument lists
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Tool Windows
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VA Hashtags
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defines bookmarks and tasks, e.g. #TODO, #BUG
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VA Outline
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allows drag-and-drop to reorder current file
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VA View
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allows access to popular tools in one window
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Source Links
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Source Links
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connects comments to external applications such as FogBugz, Github, and Jira
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Open Hyperlinks in External Browser
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opens commented URLs in default browser
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