Visualstudio-docs: Hiding child projects in multiproject template

[batizar]

I have created a multiproject template but in new project window I just want to see the parent template and not the child project templates as it gets confusing for users.

Is there a way to hide child project templates and disable them from showing in new project list?

Thanks.

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• ID: 5b76e208-2a2a-9fc3-98ff-147540157f32
• Version Independent ID: 5f5c9adf-da1d-ec0b-8af3-ccd2e27eaadc
• Content: Create multi-project templates - Visual Studio
• Content Source: docs/ide/how-to-create-multi-project-templates.md
• Product: visual-studio-windows
• Technology: vs-ide-general
• GitHub Login: @gewarren
• Microsoft Alias: gewarren

[gewarren]

@batizar Hmm, I'm surprised that's happening. @prnadago If you have a multi-project template, are the subprojects supposed to appear in the new project dialog box?

[prnadago]

Inner templates within a project group are full-fledged templates and if they are in a location being looked up, they will show up.

If the intent is not use them directly, the inner templates need to be marked as hidden.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/visualstudio/extensibility/hidden-element-visual-studio-templates?view=vs-2019

Hope this helps!

[gewarren]

Thanks Pratik. I'll update the doc with this info too.

[batizar]

Thanks @prnadago, it worked. :D