WiX v5 is here! Let us help.

Sprint 1: Create a blank solution

To create a blank solution in Visual Studio:

  1. Choose File|New|Project.
  2. Select All languages in the languages drop-down.
  3. Select Blank Solution in the project template list. (You can add blank in the search box to save your scrolling fingers undue hardship.)
  4. Choose Next.
  5. Enter WixTutorial as the solution name.
  6. You can take the Visual Studio default directory in Location or use another directory if you like being contrarian.
  7. Choose Create.