Add references through command line

Question

Is it possbile to add reference to a c# project through command line ?

Answer 1

I thinks is possible, read about working with the c# 2.0 command line compiler. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms379563(VS.80).aspx im sure it will work with 3.0 or 3.5
kaymaf

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Answer 2

Looks like you can compile by reference it to external dll, but I guess that won't ADD it to the project .....

Answer 3

Looks like you can compile by reference it to external dll, but I guess that won't ADD it to the project .....

What you are trying to do is not possible.

If you can give the requirement then we can find solution.

The references you added will go to the project file, which is an xml file. So instead of trying for commandline option you can directly open the file and add the reference.

Check these links

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc188697.aspx

http://www.danrigsby.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/11/how-to-open-a-proj-file-in-visual-studio-2008-for-editing/

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Answer 4

Yeah I wanted to avoid the xml file ... but looks like it's the only solution.