Visual Web Developer (Express): Setting Document Root for Dev Environment

Question

I'm developing a site in Visual Web Dev Express, and when I run/debug, I'd like to be able to set my application's document root so that I can use safer paths, like "/css/style.css' instead of "css/style.css". How would I accomplish this?

Answer 1

• Click on the web site node in the solution explorer.
• Press F4 to see the properties window.
• Change the virtual path from /projectname to /

Bear in mind that this has an impact on how you expect the application/web site to be deployed. If it is ever used outside the root of a web server, the URL paths will be incorrect.

Answer 2

I have been looking for the virtual path field in the properties window but haven't been able to find it... it only shows me the following options

• aperture directory URL
• complete access route
• policy file
• port
• use dynamic port

Do you know of some place else where I could find the Virtual Path field?

Answer 3

Select the "Web" tab and it's in the Servers section