"Build" item in Windows Explorer's context menu of a VS solution file?

Question

I wonder why this is not integrated by default. I'd like to have an item in Windows Explorer's file context menu of a VS solution file to build it.

Is there a tool for this? Or do I have to create this myself?

Answer 1

MSBuild Shell Extension have been there for years,

http://msbuildshellex.codeplex.com/

But you might also try out my new project,

http://msbuildlaunchpad.codeplex.com/releases/view/45368

It is quite easy to use. MSBuild Launch Pad http://i3.codeplex.com/Project/Download/FileDownload.aspx?ProjectName=msbuildlaunchpad&DownloadId=122261