Add RESX file nesting pattern for Designer.cs files #8644
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This PR adds a file nesting pattern for RESX (Resource) files to automatically group auto-generated
Designer.csfiles under their corresponding.resxfiles in the VS Code file explorer.Problem
In .NET projects, RESX resource files typically have associated auto-generated
Designer.csfiles that contain strongly-typed accessors for the resources. For example:Resources.resxhas a correspondingResources.Designer.csStrings.resxhas a correspondingStrings.Designer.csCurrently, these files appear as separate items in the VS Code file explorer, making the project structure appear cluttered and less organized.
Solution
Added a new file nesting pattern to the
explorer.fileNesting.patternsconfiguration:This pattern follows the same convention used by other file types in the extension (e.g.,
*.xaml→${capture}.xaml.cs).Result
With this change, the VS Code file explorer will now automatically nest Designer.cs files under their parent RESX files:
This provides cleaner file organization and reduces visual clutter in .NET projects that use resource files, making it easier for developers to navigate their project structure.
Fixes #[issue-number]
Fixes #8643
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