= Quick guide: Create a new plugin with Visual Studio =

We assume that you have obtained the source as described in Quick guide: Download and build sources. We assume your directory structure looks as follows:

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== A new solution ==
We will now create a new SharpDevelop solution and add a class library project which will become the HeuristicLab plugin.

 * In SharpDevelop select "File > New > Solution..." or press <Ctrl+Shift+N>
 * Use the "Class Library" template
 * In this guide we'll use "GreatIdea" as solution name and choose the extension folder as location, the plugin will be named "HeuristicLab.GreatIdea.ThePlugin"

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