installing ajax toolkit

hi friends,

i want to learn ajax, i saw the ajax video available on the site but the problem is that when i open the AjaxControlToolkit.sln the TemplateVSI file is not open. that's why i can't build the toolkit

i am using visual web developer 2005.

plz help me.

Hi Zubair Alam,

With VWD you're not able to compile the whole solution. You need Visual Studio 2005 standard or above for that (as the project types are implemented separately in the express editions).

As you're only missing out on the .VSI project it's not really a loss.

All you actually need is the control toolkit dll, which you can find in the "bin" directory of the sample website.

Thisvideo covers installing (as well as adding the controls to the toolbox) and should get you on your way. There's a whole bunch of videos about asp.net ajaxhere

I hope that helps.

hi imco

please explain me which studio i downlod which is in small size, its only for vsi file

Hi Zubair Alam,

Sorry, I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what you are asking so please let me know if I'm not addressing your question.

There is a walkthrough on setting up your environmenthere if the video wasn't sufficient.

As I said, I'm not clear what exactly you're trying to accomplish, but, if you want to build the TemplateVSI project you'll need a non Express version of Visual Studio.

This means Standard, Pro or one of the "Team" editions. Microsoft offers a90 day trial of Visual Studio Professional, I'm not sure whether you can "go live" with it, you'd have to read the EULA.

You could also use the Visual Studio 2008 Beta, eitherStandard orPro.

None of those options are a small download, but at least a Beta2 install can give you an opportunity to really test Visual Studio before deciding if you're willing to pay for it.

I hope that helps.

Installing Toolkit on ASP.NET Express Edition

Okay so I download the file and all and I started watching the video tutorial on how to install but only to quickly find out i need the full version of asp.net to do it like in the tutorial.

It mentioned using the .dll file and so on if you have the Express version but that doesn't get me far. As a novice I'm wondering if anyone has a video or a good walkthrough.

Thank you. :)

HI,

You download the toolkit from the below link

http://ajax.asp.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=47

and download the video from the below link

http://www.asp.net/learn/videos/view.aspx?tabid=63&id=75

and follow the instructions in the video , i hope ur problem will be solved.

Thanks but I already downloaded the file and I watched the video.

The video works only if you have the Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 FULL VERSION, I on the other hand only have the Express Edition.

Anyone know how to install it for the Express Edition?

Hi,

http://ajax.asp.net/ajaxtoolkit/Walkthrough/Setup.aspx

Is Atlas Application and AJAX Enabled Wesite application are the same?

As I have seen the tutorial video the application there was Atlas however after I have installed ASPAJAXExtSetup the one I found when I tried to create a sample web application was ASP.NET AJAX Enabled Web Site application. Am I installing the wrong package or they are just the same? thanks...

ATLAS was the codename for AJAX. Technically they are the same. However AJAX usually means it is a newer build/release.
ok, thanks for that