Cannot compile TypeScript files in Visual Studio 2012

Question

I downloaded and installed TypeScript extension for VS 2012, I got my first sample compiles by manually dragging the ts file onto the tsc.exe file! because

Answer 1

If you change a .js file into a .ts file, you can go to the properties panel in Visual Studio and change the Build Action to TypeScriptCompile. This is what is missing when you change a file. This can save you from deleting and re-adding files.