Make Your Own Screensaver

Prerequisites

What you need before getting started

• Download the template from Cam's GitHub repo — MonogameScreenSaver.
• Ensure the template is in .zip format. If not, compress the template files into a .zip archive before continuing.

Import the Template

Add the template to Visual Studio

1. Open Visual Studio — Launch Visual Studio on your computer.
2. Access Template Manager — Click File → New → Project.
3. Import Template — In the "New Project" window, click the Import button.
4. Choose Zip File — Locate and select the .zip file containing your template.
5. Complete Import — Follow the prompts to finish. Visual Studio will extract and register the template.

Create a New Project Using the Template

Scaffold your screensaver project

1. Open New Project Dialog — Click File → New → Project.
2. Select Custom Template — Navigate to the category where you imported the template. Your custom template will be listed there.
3. Configure Project — Select the template, provide a name, and choose a location for your new project.
4. Complete Setup — Click Create to generate the project.
5. Modify as Needed — Customize the generated files to fit your screensaver vision.
6. Save and Build — Save your changes and build via the standard Visual Studio build process.