Command-Line Interface

This topic explains how to use Fast Formatter from the command-line. Since Fast Formatter is a Visual Studio add-in, it utilizes Visual Studio to run in command-line mode. Here is what happens:

 

1.Fast Formatter will launch from the command-line in the context of Visual Studio.
2.Fast Formatter reads a configuration file to determine what and how to format.
3.Fast Formatter performs the formatting.
4.Fast Formatter saves all files and closes Visual Studio. If there are errors, an error file is created with details.

 

We recommend that you format with the graphical interface before you try command-line formatting. You can see Detailed Instructions for more information on how to use the command-line interface.