SharePoint 2013 - Visual Studio 2012 - List Instance

Question

Hello!

I'm trying to build an app for SharePoint 2013 in Visual Studio 2012.

Therefore I need a Custom List with a Custom List Instance.

If I try to deploy the List Definition and the List Instance in a Feature to my Developer Site,
there is an error saying: "Error occured in deployment step 'Install App for SharePoint': Failed to install App for SharePoint"
Unfortunately there is no further information given.

How can I fix this ?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I haven't tried it yet but have you looked at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/fp179936(v=office.15).aspx

They make it look straight forward.

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Answer 2

Just as a question, have to tried to remove the list instance and manualy add the list from the deployed definition?  I'm just wondering if the List Instance has its own custom schema?  SharePoint 2013 handles the adding of lists differently so it may be part of the problem.

Good luck,

Gary

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Answer 3

Thank you very much!

It works so far! :-)

But attention: You are not allowed to set the "Name" of the Field same as the "DisplayName" of the Field.
(exception: Title and LinkTitle -- from system)

-> if you do so, the same error occurs!

Answer 4

hi,

I am trying to add a List Definition using VS 2012 to SharePoint 2013 RTM,

• the List Definition is not showing up in the site contents--> add app?
• also if i add a list instance, it doesn't have the "List Settings" in the Ribbon? Is it a permission issue?