TFS Workbench v2.2 (32 bit edition)

NOTICE - This product has been released as an open source project available at http://tfsworkbench.codeplex.com/ and is no-longer supported by EMC Consulting.

If you require support, please contact Support@CMPSoftware.co.uk.

The TFS workbench (formally known as "Scrum Masters Workbench") provides a visual interaction interface for all your Team Foundation Server projects.

• Control work item data through drag and drop gestures on the swim lane task board
• Visualise and manipulate work item links through the hierarchy mode.
• Create and edit multiple work items simultaneously using the item list mode.
• Setup and control the the project life-cycle with the project setup mode.

This version supports 32 bit architectures.

Pre-Requisites:

• Visual Studio Team Explorer 2010
  Free download from Microsoft. Installs side-by-side with previous visual studio editions.
  
  Note: Team explorer does not need to be running, the workbench simply uses the Team Explorer APIs in order to communicate with TFS.

What's New in Version 2.2?

This edition of the workbench (previously named "Scrum Masters Workbench") introduces the following new features.

• Work Space Filters.
  You can now filter the loaded workspace by field values.
  
  
• Duplication.
  A new option has been added that allows you to duplicate work items. Addtional options are available that allow control of which field values get copied.
  
  
• Integrated Team Explorer Style Edit Panels.
  The workbench now provides a Team Explorer style panel for editing work item data. This includes tabs and history.
  
  
• Interface Improvements.
  Version 2.2 introduces some addtional display improvements.
  
  
• Version 2.1 bug fixes.
  The user reported bugs from version 2.1 have been addressed.
  
  
• Open Swim Lane in new Window.
  You can now open the swim lane views in seperate windows.

Why the new name?

Some users have reported that the name "Scrum Masters Workbench" lead them to believe that the application was for Scrum Masters only. This is not true, it should be used by everyone and [with the additional native template support] isn't just for Scrum projects either.