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Setting up a local development environment for MDriven Turnkey is crucial for refining CSS and developing TypeScript efficiently. This guide will walk you through the process using Visual Studio and IIS Express, enabling you to iterate quickly on design and functionality.

Prerequisites

• Visual Studio installed with IIS Express.
• Access to download MDriven Turnkey from Capable Objects.

Step 1: Download MDriven Turnkey

1. Visit the Capable Objects website and navigate to the download section.
2. Download the MDriven Turnkey package.

Step 2: Install MDriven Turnkey

1. Extract the downloaded package to a directory, for example, C:\Temp\TurnkeyTest.
2. This directory will contain the complete website setup for MDriven Turnkey.

Step 3: Open the Site in Visual Studio

1. Launch Visual Studio.
2. Go to File > Open > Website.
3. Select the directory where you extracted the MDriven Turnkey package.

Step 4: Run MDriven Designer

1. Start MDriven Designer using ClickOnce.
2. Open your test model or create a new one.
3. Save the model in the directory where the website is located.

Step 5: Configure and Run the Prototype

1. In MDriven Designer, choose the option to run the prototype locally using the Turnkey prototyper.
2. Set the URL to point to your local IIS Express version, for example, http://localhost:8080/TurnkeyTest.
3. Start the system to apply the model to the local site.

Step 6: Verify the Setup

1. Press F5 in Visual Studio to run the site.
2. Ensure the site loads correctly and reflects changes made in the model.

By following these steps, you can efficiently develop and test MDriven Turnkey applications locally. Integrating with Visual Studio and IIS Express allows for rapid iteration on both design and functionality.

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Based on the MDriven video MDriven Turnkey | Fast CSS Dev.