How to add commands dynamically in VSPackage (Visual Studio 2013 Package)

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I developed an Addin for VS2012, it is displayed in the code window (editor's) context menu. There's a menu which has a sub-menu. Sub-menu items are added dynamically, for instance..

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 My Menu >  sub menu item 1
            sub menu item 2
            sub menu item 3

Now for Visual Studio 2013 I need to convert (almost re-write) the addin as VSPackage.

I am able to create a command, but I cannot add commands dynamically as sub menu items.

Please download the source code (VSPackage for VS2013) from: http://sdrv.ms/INbIu2

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How can I make a menu and dynamic sub menu in VSPackage?

I would really appreciate any example.

Thanks a lot!

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Sergey Vlasov On BEST ANSWER

Use the DynamicItemStart flag on a command definition in your .vsct file: How to: Dynamically Add Menu Items.

Also, check the respective "Walkthrough" topics.

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JaredPar On

The VSPackage you are creating can still add and remove commands via the same APIs that you used from your Add-In.