Nesting TypeScript output

[SeriousM]

When I save a TypeScript file it generates the javascript and map file as it should be. The problem is that the generated files are NOT automatically added to the project file references. This is a big problem since we're using T4MVC which doesn't create links to those files. Another problem is that the web-publish doesn't publish js files since they are unknown (not in project).

Are there any plans to nest the .js and .map files under the .ts files on generation?

[am11]

This issue belongs to https://typescript.codeplex.com/.

BTW, we tried the same for NodeJs Tools for VS, but had issues enumerating ProjectItems. See https://nodejstools.codeplex.com/workitem/771.

Apparently, NodeJs team was reluctant to add this very functionality in their project-system: https://typescript.codeplex.com/workitem/2472.

[SeriousM]

Alright, thank you @am11. I added the issue there. I hope they can add this functionality because without it, the whole feature is basically useless.

BackReference: https://typescript.codeplex.com/workitem/2497

[SeriousM]

Hey guys, could someone take part of the discussion on codeplex? It's hard to sit between two teams as an external developer. Thank you!

[am11]

@SeriousM,

This issue does not belong to Web Essentials.

Also, going by your comment on CodePlex, WE doesn't change the project structure. Meaning we don't use MSBuild to modify the project file.

TypeScript, unlike WebApplication or NodeJS or PythonTools, is in control of compiling and generating the TS documents. We cannot intervene and alter their project structure.

[SeriousM]

Ok, I didn't know that and I hope you understand that I'm sitting between two teams without real information who's doing what. Does that mean you're not going to talk with them? Isn't it technically the same company?

[madskristensen]

Web Essentials is community owned and driven. It's is not owned or controlled by Microsoft

[SeriousM]

Web Essentials is community owned and driven. It's is not owned or controlled by Microsoft

Thanks for your reply. Microsofts staff is mentioning WebEssentials as their TechLab where future features are tested before they are put into VisualStudio. That's the reason why I thought this project is connected to Microsoft.

Anyway. Since you closed this issue I guess this won't happen because the TypeScript team is blocking as well, I'm correct?

Thanks

[madskristensen]

@SeriousM because it has to be fixed by the TS team. WE can't fix it even if we wanted to

[SeriousM]

@SeriousM because it has to be fixed by the TS team. WE can't fix it even if we wanted to

thanks, now it's more than clear. Cheers