How to use TFS 2013 Power Tools without visual studio

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I installed Team Explorer 2013 and power tools. In the team explorer tools option, I have an export-import WIT option, but they are not working. How to use it or is it compulsory to install visual studio to use WIT?

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No, you can't use TFS2013 Power Tools without VS installed to export or import WIT.

Prerequisites

  • Best Practices Analyzer: install on the TFS Server (Application Tier)
  • Process Template Editor: VS Pro and up
  • Other: Team Explorer or VS Pro

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Export or import WIT belongs Process Template Editor is under TOOLS -> Process Editor-> Work Item Types->Import/Export WIT

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Process Template Editor

A Visual Studio add-in, located under the Tools menu. The Process Template Editor provides a graphical user interface for customizing work items (field, workflow and the form) and process templates. It will not be supported on Win10 with Express for Windows.

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