Install Code Map and Live Dependency Validation

Applies to: yesVisual Studio noVisual Studio for Mac

Note

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To create a code map in Visual Studio, first install the Code Map and Live Dependency Validation components:

  1. Open Visual Studio Installer. You can open it from the Windows Start menu, or within Visual Studio by selecting Tools > Get Tools and Features.

  2. Select the Individual components tab.

  3. Scroll down to the Code tools section and select Code Map and Live Dependency Validation.

    Code Map and Live Dependency Validation components in Visual Studio Installer

  4. Select Modify.

    The Code Map and Live Dependency Validation components begin installing. You may be asked to close Visual Studio.