How to check out visual studio solution file with out check out whole set of files.

Hi All

I had to save the solution file which is edited by notepad (Out side of the .NET IDE) . Problem was when I was checking out solution by it checked out the whole set of files in that solution including images, javascript files and CSS files as well.

Well, answer was very simple. Here are the steps.

1. Do the changes to the solution file from outside editor (use notepad, notepad++) .
2. Save the changes.
3. Right mouse click on solution and add a new solution folder.
4. Then Delete the solution folder which you added on step 3.
5. Your solution file will check out with your changes.

Thanks!