Why can't I get a decent function browser in Visual Studio 2008?

Question

There is no way to list the functions in a C++ solution for me... I have a class browser but that isn't helpful since this project has no classes. I need a simple list of all the functions in a c++ file and then just double click one to jump to its source (as a side pane, NOT as a dropdown)... I have to be missing something here as I have looked and googled for something so simple.

Answer 1

I've never found a built-in way to do this, in 10 years of working with Visual Studio. However, Visual Assist X will do this for you in its Outline View. The down side is that it's not free, but I've found it to be an essential tool for working with C++ in Visual Studio. Well worth the money IMHO.