How do I create auto-implemented properties in the VS class designer

Question

I'm using the class designer in Visual Studio 2008 and when I add properties to my classes they are created with an empty setter and a getter that throws a NotImplementedException. In the properties window there's an option called "Auto-Implemented" which is always greye out. Is there a way to change the settings for this so by default new properties will be auto-implemented or some way to turn this option on so I don't have to keep editing the code each time I add in a new property?

Answer 1

AFAIK, you can't. I asked this at Barcelona a year or so ago - I don't think anything has changed. Basically, as I understand it, this is done directly (not via an editable snippet).

Answer 2

For visual studio 2008 you could install this "power toys" that give you another option to class designer menu "create auto-implemented property"

http://modeling.codeplex.com/

i'll waiting this for Visual Studio 2010 too... else it's so annoying

Answer 3

您还可以使用snippet propfull ，然后使用Tab和Tab创建属性。

Answer 4

You can create field, and encapsulate it(Refactor->Encapsulate field).
This can help for simple properties.