In Visual Studio 2015, is it possible to open two solutions in the same IDE process?

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In Visual Studio 2015, I would like to find references in two solutions. Is it possible to open two solutions at the same time in the same IDE process, or should I create a different IDE process to open a different solution.

In a IDE process, if I have opened a solution, and I try to open a second solution, it looks like the IDE will close the first solution and open the second solution. So I am guessing it is not allowed to open two solutions in the same IDE process.

Thanks.

Yes One instance Possible duplicate of http://stackoverflow.com/a/4079330/1481690 — Peru, Feb 02 '17 at 23:10
Create a new solution and add all projects from both initial solutions. — Graffito, Feb 02 '17 at 23:13

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 02 '17 at 23:09

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Yes, only one solution per instance. A solution can have multiple projects, however, only one solution can be open at a time. You will have to open two instances of Visual Studio.

answered Feb 02 '17 at 23:09

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In Visual Studio 2015, is it possible to open two solutions in the same IDE process?

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