I created a new Blank Solution in Visual Studio 2010, then I did an Add New Project, and the Solution node no longer shows in the Solution Explorer.
Further, when I try to do a second Add New Project, I get the error:
Cannot add the item because the item to add it to is not a solution folder or the solution.
What happened to the Solution node?
Where is it, so that I can highlight it and add a second project to my solution?
In order to view Solution explorer. Go to View > Solution explorer.
Or press Ctrl+Alt+L.
And solution window will appear.
Tools, Options, Projects and Solutions, check "Always show solution"
Trivial update:
I'm on Visual Studio 2010, Ultimate edition. Windows 2008 R2, Enterprise edition, SP1. My guess the difference between @arrocharGeek screenshot and mine is I turn off all the vista/win7/2008r2 eye candy to make it look "normal."
You need to show the solution as follows:
- Navigate to Tools | Options
- Check the "Show all settings" checkbox in the bottom left of the Options dialog
- Navigate to the "Projects and Solutions" | "General" section
- Check the "Always show solution" checkbox
The "Solution solution-name (n projects)" will now show, and you can highlight that node to Add New Project from there.
Trivial Update: My VS 2010 is SP1Rel, and I am on Win7 Enterprise SP 1: