How to force custom NuGet package to install a c++ dll?

Asked Jan 10 '19 at 16:51

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I have some technically invalid dlls (because they are C++ dlls) that i need to have C# project's bin folder because other dlls depend on them. I can add the dlls manually and it works fine, but many projects need them so i created a private NuGet package.

When i try to install my nuget package I get this error:

Failed to add reference to 'yourdll'. Please make sure that the file is accessible, and that it is a valid assembly or COM component.

Is there any way to make NuGet ignore the validity of the dll and add it regardless?

MORE CLARIFICATION EDIT:

i have Oracle.DataAccess.dll that depends on a bunch of other dlls that are C++ dlls such as oci.dll, ociw32.dll and others

edited Jan 10 '19 at 17:06

asked Jan 10 '19 at 16:51

philr

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What's a "technically invalid dll"? – Liam Jan 10 '19 at 16:58
@Liam edited my question for clarification – philr Jan 10 '19 at 17:03
that's not really "invalid". The C++ bit is an important detail – Liam Jan 10 '19 at 17:06
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Looks like a [massive pain but possible](https://stackoverflow.com/a/40652794/542251) – Liam Jan 10 '19 at 17:09
@Liam thanks for the link! seems to be what i need i will look into the detailed answer – philr Jan 10 '19 at 17:10

How to force custom NuGet package to install a c++ dll?

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