C# VS2017 reference .dll with .props

Question

My problem is rather simple, we have a solution mixing C++ and C#, our C++ project are referring to their dependencies (external libraries) with property sheet attached with the Property Manager window.

As the C# project are not shown in the property manager, i still tried to add the .props to the project but can't find a way to make it work, the defined Dll in the .props are still unknown to the project.

Our props are rather simple.

<ItemDefinitionGroup>
<Link>
  <AdditionalLibraryDirectories>$(External_Repository)\Win64\Static</AdditionalLibraryDirectories>
  <AdditionalDependencies>LibA.dll;LibB.dll;%(AdditionalDependencies)</AdditionalDependencies>
</Link>

The dll are quit heavy, we must save on distant repository and reference them And our architecture help us switch version easily.

Folder :
      - Version1.1
          -LibA.dll
          - ...
      - Version2.0
          - LibA.dll
          - ...

As such if there is a way to make it work without modifying the .VCSPROJ and solely using .props, it'll be wonderful. How can i make it work? thanks you in advance.

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Mar 05 '20 at 15:23

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Thanks to C# reference in .props file I found my answer !

 <ItemGroup>
<Reference Include="LibA">
  <HintPath>$(External_Repository)\LibA.dll</HintPath>
</Reference>

Don't forget to make sure your props is well included.

edited Mar 05 '20 at 15:23

E_net4

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answered Mar 05 '20 at 13:59

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C# VS2017 reference .dll with .props

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