Refactoring Tools - Suggestions?

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Hi all,

Do you guys have a suggestion on the best refactoring tool for VB.NET?

I've briefly looked at MZ-Tools. I'm currently testing out Refactor! (free
MSDN SE version).

Any other tools I should look at?

I primarily need a tool to do tedious work such as organize a class in
alphabetical order, update TabIndexes automatically, etc.

Thanks!

Jan 16 '07 #1

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Jay B. Harlow [MVP - Outlook]

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I primarily need a tool to do tedious work such as organize a class in
alphabetical order, update TabIndexes automatically, etc.

Have you considered CodeRush from Developer Express?

http://www.devexpress.com/Products/N...Rush/Index.xml

I have not used CodeRush, but understand it is extremely useful. The
Stepping into Members & Reference tools look extremely useful (watch the
video)!

http://www.doitwith.net/2006/12/24/S...toMembers.aspx

http://www.doitwith.net/2006/12/16/S...eferences.aspx

http://downloads.devexpress.com/Test...lityAudio.html

Remember both CodeRush & Refactor! are based on the DxCore library that is
available from Dev Express. (enabling you to create your own tool).

https://www.devexpress.com/Products/...Core/Index.xml

Do you guys have a suggestion on the best refactoring tool for VB.NET?

I use Refactor! Pro (upgraded from the free version) since version 1.0,
current version is 2.1.2; I like it & recommend it, although I cannot
compare it to other tools, as I have not used other tools. I started using
Refactor! primarily because of the free version.

Refactor! 2.1.2 was recently released, Refactor! Pro includes a number of
ASP.NET refactorings!

http://www.devexpress.com/Products/N...ools/Refactor/

http://www.doitwith.ne t/2006/12/27/MyNewYear'sReso lution100Refact oringsIn2007.as px

I have not tried the Refactor! Pro Evaluation Edition:
http://www.devexpress.com/Downloads/...ctor/Index.xml

Refactor! for Visual Basic (free) (updated 12 Jan 2007):
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vbasic/ms789083.aspx
http://www.devexpress.com/Products/N...ls/VBRefactor/

If you're using the free version of Refactor! (whatever the version) be
certain to register it, as you are given a handful of extra refactorings.
Also be certain to upgrade to the current version of the free version of
Refactor! as it includes more refactorings then the original version of
Refactor! for Visual Basic.

FWIW: Dev Express does provide excellent customer service for their tool. I
had a Vista vs Refactor! issue, which they took care of & sent me a beta
version of 2.1.2 to verify their fix was good.

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Hope this helps
Jay B. Harlow [MVP - Outlook]
..NET Application Architect, Enthusiast, & Evangelist
T.S. Bradley - http://www.tsbradley.net
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Hi all,

Do you guys have a suggestion on the best refactoring tool for VB.NET?

I've briefly looked at MZ-Tools. I'm currently testing out Refactor! (free
MSDN SE version).

Any other tools I should look at?

I primarily need a tool to do tedious work such as organize a class in
alphabetical order, update TabIndexes automatically, etc.

Thanks!

Jan 20 '07 #2

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