If the class(type) has a parameterless constructor you can right click the class(type) and click "execute". The object is created and displayed in the property grid in the results pane. If the class(type) has a constructor which has parameters then select from the drop down list above the "Contructor Parameters" pane. Double click the row selector of the parameter listed in the "Constructor Parameters" grid. You will be presented with a dialog box. Depending on the type of parameter you will have different options for entering in a parameter. For instance, if the parameter is a string then you can type in the value, or browse to a file and load a string from the file you choose, or use a string that has been saved to the object clipboard. If the parameter takes an object then you can get a previosly created object that was saved to the object clipboard.

After executing a method, select the "save as script" icon on the tool bar and give the script a name and a location. The script will be saved with a "cds" extension. Tests can only be saved for classes that are serializable. Alternatively you can select "File", "Save as script".

Select the "open saved script" icon on the tool bar. A dialog box will be presented and you can select a previously saved script with a "cds" extension. Select it and click open. Note: The assembly from which the test orginated must be loaded in ClassMaster.

All private and internal(friend) variables, methods and properties can be viewed and executed by selecting "Add Assembly" from the tool bar. The dialog box which is presented has a checkbox entitled "Include internal and private types". Select this and private variables can be viewed in the property grid after and object is created.

After selecting a class and executing it's constructor the object will be displayed in the property grid in the results pane. Any collections that are contained by the object will listed in the property grid with "(Collection)". Clicking on this text will display a button with an elipse. Click this button and you will get a collection editor where you can view the collection.

Create a class library Visual Studio project that references the web service you want to test. Compile the class library and add it to ClassMaster. You can test the web service by selecting the class, right clicking and select execute. The web service proxy will be displayed in the property grid. You either directly set the "UseDefaultCredentials" property to true via the property grid or set the "Credentials" property by executing the set_Credentials method and adding a Credentials object from the object clipboard.

Select the "Help" menu and then select "Check for updates". ClassMaster will then check for a newer version and if one is available you will be asked it you want to install it. If you select yes, then ClassMaster will shut itself down and install the newest version. Please note: you must have an available internet connection for this.

Right click any class(type), method or property and select "Toggle Favorite". If the the class or method is already a favorite the menu item will be highlighted and selecting it will remove it from your favorites, otherwise it will add it to your favorites. Once the class or method has been added to your favorites you can select the "Favorites" icon in the toolbar. From the list you can double click the class or method you want to navigate to. Please note: the assembly for which the class or method belongs to must be loaded into ClassMaster.

All private and internal(friend) variables, methods and properties can be viewed and executed by selecting "Add Assembly" from the tool bar. The dialog box which is presented has a checkbox entitled "Include internal and private types". Select this and private and internal classes and methods can be created and executed.

After clicking "execute" the time an object takes to be created or a method to return results will be displaye in the lower right bottom corner of the window next to the "clock" icon.

Whenever you select either a constructor, method or property which has arguments, the arguments are listed in a grid in the corresponding panel. Double clicking the row selector of the argument you want to enter a argument for will display a dialog box. Depending on what argument type it is the dialog box will give you different ways of entering in the value. For instance, if the parameter is a string then you can type in the value, or browse to a file and load a string from the file you choose, or use a string that has been saved to the object clipboard. If the parameter takes an object then you can get a previosly created object that was saved to the object clipboard.

Many assemblies are loaded in the GAC and no where else. In order for you to load assemblies from the GAC you must first disable the windows explorer cache viewer. To do this you must modify your registry. Navigate to "My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Fusion". Right click and select "New" then "DWORD value" and name it "DisableCacheViewer" . Double click the value to bring up the dialog box and set it to 10. Now you will be able to click on the "Add Assembly" icon from the toolbar and successfully navigate to the windows\assembly\GAC_MISL directory where many assemblies are loaded. Select the assembly and click open.

Whenever you select either a constructor, method or property which has arguments, the arguments are listed in a grid in the corresponding panel. Double clicking the row selector of the argument you want to enter a argument for will display a dialog box. Depending on what argument type it is the dialog box will give you different ways of entering in the value. For instance, if the parameter is a string then you can type in the value, or browse to a file and load a string from the file you choose, or use a string that has been saved to the object clipboard. If the parameter takes an object then you can get a previosly created object that was saved to the object clipboard.

After executing a method and you wish to go back and view the state of the object that the method belonged to, then just right click the class(type) and select execute.

You can run ClassMaster after you build an assembly by right clicking the project in Visual Studion and selecting "Properties". Select "Debug". Under "Start Action" select "Start external program" . Click the button and navigate to ClassMaster20.exe. Under "Start Options" select "Working Directory". Click the button and navigate to the ClassMaster20.exe. Now everytime you build your assembly ClassMaster will automatically load.

After downloading and installing the trial version ClassMaster 2.0 you will be presented with a dialog box. Select "Register". Here you will be asked for you first name, last name, email address and company (if any). This data is required to register the trial version. Your email address is only used to send you an activation code, it will not be used for any other reason. Once you have received the activation key via email you can select the "Activate" button and then paste or type in the key and click OK. ClassMaster is ready to be used.

Once your trial period has expired you will no longer be able to use ClassMaster. You can purchase ClassMaster and an activation code will be emailed to you. You can then follow the same activation instructions as listed above to activate ClassMaster.

ClassMaster activation will generate a license file within the Program Files directory for which it will need administrator rights to do this in Vista. To fix this problem just navigate to the ClassMaster20.exe in explorer and right click and select "Run as administrator". You can now activate and the license key will be able to be saved to the Program Files directory.