I have created an Item Template using the "Export Template" wizard. I opened up the XML file and made a couple of minor changes, then rezipped the package. Then I checked the item template into source control so that everyone on the team can access it if they want.

But for the life of me I can't get the template to show up under My Templates when I go to Add->New Item.

I have tried copying the zip file into every conceivable directory:

  • The template directories listed under Tools->Projects and Solutions->General
  • All the subfolders of these directories (i.e. /Visual C#/, /Visual Web Developer/ etc)

But nothing shows up. Has anyone else managed to distribute Item Templates to their team mates before?

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