How do I use XDT transforms with my own XML file?

Question

How to I tell my MSBuild (probably in my project file) that I want to use XDT transforms on my own XML file? I have the standard Web.config and Web.Release.config which Visual Studio shows as a dependent file of Web.config. I also have foo.config and foo.Release.config.

1. The Release version is not displaying as dependent on foo.config. It is just displaying as a normal content file.

2. More importantly, the transform doesn't happen on build. No errors - it just isn't even trying to merge the files.

I assume the two issues are related. If I get them configured correctly, the transforms will just work as expected.

If it matters, I am using VS2013.

Answer 1

It's not made for that but there is SlowCheetah - XML Transforms This package enables you to transform your app.config or any other XML file based on the build configuration.

It appears the author has wanted Microsoft to incorporate into Visual Studio. He's not going to add support for VS 2014. See here.