Create your own Windows screen saver using the Monogame Engine and a few tools of my own
Prerequisits:
- Make sure you have the Visual Studio template file in a .zip format. If not, compress the template files into a .zip archive.
1. Open Visual Studio:
- Launch Visual Studio on your computer.
2. Access Template Manager:
- Click on "File" in the menu bar.
- Select "New" and then click on "Project."
3. Import Template:
- In the "New Project" window, find and click on the "Import" button.
4. Choose Zip File:
- Locate and select the .zip file containing your template.
5. Complete Import:
- Follow the prompts to complete the import process. Visual Studio will extract and add the template to your project templates.
~~~Creating a New Project Using the Imported Template~~~:
1. Open New Project Dialog:
- Click on "File" in the menu bar.
- Select "New" and then click on "Project."
2. Select Custom Template:
- In the "New Project" window, navigate to the category where you imported the template.
- You should see your custom template listed.
3. Configure Project:
- Select the custom template.
- Provide a name and location for your new project.
4. Complete Setup:
- Click "Create" or "OK" to create the new project based on your custom template.
5. Modify as Needed:
- Once the project is created, you can modify the files and settings according to your requirements.
6. Save and Build:
- Save your changes and build the project using the standard Visual Studio build process.
That's it! You've successfully imported a Visual Studio template and created a new project using that template. Adjust the steps based on your specific version of Visual Studio, as some menu options might vary.