Add new script file type in VS

[ManishJayaswal]

And a menu option for File -> New script file

[ManishJayaswal]

@amcasey

[shaggygi]

I came across this today and think this would help a similar request I've had a long time for with Visual Studio. I want the ability to install a template (via VSIX) that adds new file types. As a result, when I click File > New File... the new file types will be in the New File dialog. Once I select the new file type, it will open in the documentation pane with boilerplate code for that specific file type.

I understand this task is specific to Roslyn and script file types, but the concept/ability for devs to create there own new file type extension would be a big help, as well. I requested this from the VS Extension team several times and have not received any feedback. If possible, could you pass along your learning/method of doing this as it may help my request? Thanks

[brettrowberry]

Visual Studio has F# and C# Interactive. However, only F# has a template for script files (.fsx). For C#, you have to create a random file and change the extension to .csx. It feels like F# is the flagship (which is fine by me!).