tips & tricks
Removing unwanted fields from imported List Instances using XSLT
In my previous article I showed you how you can import List Instances and their data using the Mavention Import List Instance extension. In this article I will show you how to clean the imported List Instance by removing unnecessary fields.
Import List Instances and their data with Mavention Import List Instance
When working with custom Lists you find yourself often redeploying the List and creating some test data to verify that everything is working correctly. Entering sample data may be fun to do once but becomes rather boring after a few times. Find out how to reuse your sample data in the development process using Mavention Import List Instance.
Checking which Delegate Controls are activated on your site
Delegate Controls allow you to provide users with pluggable functionality which they can use to extend their existing solution without modifying the existing code. Unfortunately once enabled it’s difficult to track which Delegate Controls are used where on your site. Find out how to check which Delegate Controls are activated on your site using PowerShell.
Automatically copying assemblies and symbols of dependent projects
Using the new Visual Studio 2010 SharePoint Developer Tools you can package your SharePoint components into WSPs with just a few mouse clicks. And although it allows you to get productive and focus on the real work, this process has some limitations like not copying dependent assemblies to the output directory.
Inconvenient Excel REST Services and anonymous users
SharePoint 2010 ships with Excel REST Services that allow us to request pieces of Excel Sheets using a URL. Unfortunately things get pretty complicated when you try to make Excel REST Services available to your anonymous visitors. Find out how to deal with Excel REST Services and anonymous users.